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A: Given- λ=550 nm=550×10-9 m
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Q: Give at least three reasons why reflecting telescopes to refractors. are superior
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A: The diameter of telescope 1: d1 = 0.2 m The diameter of telescope 2: d2 = 0.4 m
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Q: What is the diffraction limit of a 4 m telescope observing light at 550 nm? Answer in arc seconds
A: diameter of telescope(D)=4m wavelength(λ)=550nm=550×10-9 m formula diffraction limit(θ)=1.22λD
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A: The expression for the angular resolution ,limit due to diffraction is, θ=1.22λD
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A: Denote the focal length of the objective & eyepiece lens with fo & fe respectively.
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A: The resolving power of a telescope is given by, R = 1∆θ= d1.22 λ where ∆θ is the angular resolution…
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Q: Which of these telescopes has the largest mirror, that is, the most "light gathering" capability?…
A: Palomar telescope: it has a primary mirror of length 5.1 m (diameter) Vera Rubin telescope : it has…
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Q: In a cassegrain telescope, where does the light go after it passes through the aperture?
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