The Angular Resolution of a Ground-Based Telescope (Without Adaptive Optics)

question 80

Multiple Choice

The angular resolution of a ground-based telescope (without adaptive optics) is typically:

• A) 30 arcsec
• B) 1 arcmin
• C) 10 arcsec
• D) 1 arcsec
• E) 30 arcmin

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