Universe: Stars And Galaxies
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Chapter 6, Problem 39Q
To determine
(a)
The diameter of the smallest detail that can be discerned in the HST image of M100 galaxy.
To determine
(b)
Distance of the U.S. dime in km for given angular size.
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