Multiple Choice
The aperture of a telescope is which of the following?
A) the length of the telescope
B) the diameter of the telescope tube
C) the diameter of the primary lens/mirror
D) the radius of the primary lens/mirror
E) the diameter of the secondary mirror
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q67: Arrays of radio telescopes can produce much
Q68: An atmospheric window is<br>A) a giant glass
Q69: An interferometer requires a minimum of how
Q70: Of the following, the best location for
Q71: The angular resolution of a large ground-based
Q73: In 2009, the Cassini spacecraft made repeated
Q74: The major advantage CCDs have over other
Q75: Name two reasons why astronomers might use
Q76: Describe the feasibility of observing astronomical phenomena
Q77: What is the diffraction limit of a