College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 19, Problem 71GP
What is the angular resolution of the Hubble Space Tele-scope’s 2.4-m-diameter mirror when viewing light with a wavelength of 550 nm? The resolution of a reflecting telescope is calculated exactly the same as for a refracting telescope.
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