What is the ratio of the angular resolution limit of Keck to the angular resolution limit of HST? (Assume they are both observing at the same wavelength.) [Compute the relevant ratio Keck/HST, express as a decimal, and enter below.] HST orbits at an altitude of 559 km above the Earth's surface. Assume its orbit is circular. Compute its orbital period in hours. Compute its orbital speed (in km/s).

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What is the ratio of the angular resolution limit of Keck to the angular resolution limit of HST? (Assume they are both observing at the same wavelength.)

 

[Compute the relevant ratio Keck/HST, express as a decimal, and enter below.]

HST orbits at an altitude of 559 km above the Earth's surface. Assume its orbit is circular.

Compute its orbital period in hours.

 

Compute its orbital speed (in km/s).

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