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    The Resolving Power of an Optical Telescope with a Diameter
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The Resolving Power of an Optical Telescope with a Diameter

Question 66

Question 66

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The resolving power of an optical telescope with a diameter of 232 cm is


A) 0.05 arc seconds.
B) 232 arc seconds.
C) 2.32 arc seconds.
D) 5 arc seconds.
E) 11.6 arc seconds.

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