What Is the Diffraction-Limited Angular Resolution of a 1-M, Ground-Based

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Essay

What is the diffraction-limited angular resolution of a 1-m, ground-based, optical telescope that observes at a wavelength of 600 nm compared to that of a 300-ft, single-dish radio telescope that observes at a wavelength of 21 cm?

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