For an astronomical telescope,the focal length of the objective lens is $f_{0}$ and the eyepiece lens is $f_{e}$. Then the tube length of the telescope is . . . . . . .

  • A
    $L \geq f_{0}-f_{e}$
  • B
    $L \geq f_{0}+f_{e}$
  • C
    $L \leq f_{0}+f_{e}$
  • D
    $L \leq f_{0}-f_{e}$

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