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The Resolution of a 10- Meter Telescope Is About 0

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The 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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