define the resolving power of astronomical telescope.write the expression for it and state on what factors it depends
Asked by mahamood.iphone | 21st Dec, 2015, 10:27: AM
Expert Answer:
The smallest angular separation between two heavenly bodies that can be distinguished by a telescope is called the resolving power of the telescope.
The resolving power is the angular separation which is given below
It depends on the wavelength of the light emitting from the source and the diameter of the aperture of the objective lens.
Answered by Romal Bhansali | 21st Dec, 2015, 01:34: PM
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