The Diffraction-Limited Resolution of a 10-Meter Telescope Is About 0

question 59

Essay

The diffraction-limited resolution of a 10-meter telescope is about 0.01 arcsecond for visible light.Would you expect the actual angular resolution of a Keck 10-meter telescope in Hawaii to be better than,equal to,or worse than 0.01 arcsecond? Explain.

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