The Major Cause of Blurred and Unsharp Images of Objects

question 261

Multiple Choice

The major cause of blurred and unsharp images of objects observed through very large telescopes at the extreme limit of magnification is the

• A) poor tracking capabilities of modern telescopes.
• B) poor optical polish achievable on large mirrors.
• C) clumsiness of the telescope operator.
• D) air turbulence in Earth's atmosphere.

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