How Is the Resolving Power of a Telescope Defined

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Multiple Choice

How is the resolving power of a telescope defined?

• A) It is a measure of the telescope's ability to reveal fine detail.
• B) It is a measure of the amount of light that the telescope can gather in one second.
• C) It is the separation between the primary and the image.
• D) It is a measure of how blurry objects appear in the telescope.

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Definitions:

Secondary Datum

A reference point, axis, or plane used in addition to the primary datum to provide further geometric control on a manufactured part.

Three-Plane Datum System

A geometric referencing system in drafting and engineering that defines a part's orientation and location using three mutually perpendicular planes.

Secondary Plane

An auxiliary plane, usually oriented perpendicularly or at an angle to the primary plane, used in design and analysis for additional reference.