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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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