Introduction

Do I need to know the focal length of my Barlow lens?

Do I need to know the focal length of my Barlow lens?

No. Although the focal length of an eyepiece is important for calculating the magnification of the telescope, a Barlow lens simply multiplies the total overall magnification. Therefore, a focal length of a Barlow lens is not needed to determine magnification, just the multiplier such as 2x or 3x.