Multiple Choice
An important reason for using a very large diameter objective in an astronomical telescope is
A) to increase the magnification.
B) to increase the resolution.
C) to form a virtual image, which is easier to look at.
D) to increase the width of the field of view.
E) to increase the depth of the field of view.
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