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It has been proposed that six 1.8 m diameter mirrors in the multiple mirror telescope be replaced by a single 6.5m diameter mirror, which would fit into the existing mount. By what factor would this replacement enhance the amount of light collected by the telescope?

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The mirrors are replaced, the change in the amount of light energy collected is calculated.

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