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Grade 12th pass10 grade science

Write the formula for the limit of resolution of the telescope and explain the symbols used.

Profile image of Harshit Singh
4 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Profile image of Yash Patari
4 Years ago
Dear student
The Rayleigh criterion stated in the equation θ=1.22λD θ = 1.22 λ D gives the smallest possible angle θ between point sources, or the best obtainable resolution. Once this angle is found, the distance between stars can be calculated, since we are given how far away they are.