Astronomy
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Author: Andrew Fraknoi; David Morrison; Sidney C. Wolff
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Chapter 6, Problem 3E
List the largest-aperture single telescope currently in use in each of the following bands of the
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- Describe one visible-light or infrared telescope that astronomers are planning to launch into space in the future.arrow_forwardThe radio arrays currently have the best resolution of any kind of telescope with 0.001 arcseconds. Calculate the diameter required of an optical telescope to achieve same resolution.arrow_forwardHow does the resolving power of the Mount Palomar 5-m telescope compare with that of the 2.4-m Hubble Space Telescope? AMount Palomar dHubble Space Telescope Why does HST generally still outperform the ground-based 5-m telescope? The resolving power of the Mount Palomar 5-m telescope has a higher value than that of HST, and telescopes with higher values for resolving power can not distinguish objects as well as telescopes with lower values for resolving power. Earth's atmosphere affects visibility for the Mount Palomar 5-m telescope and limits resolving power to about 0.5 seconds of arc. HST is not affected by distortion due to the atmosphere. The resolving power of the Mount Palomar 5-m telescope has a lower value than that of HST, and telescopes with lower values for resolving power can not distinguish objects as well as telescopes with higher values for resolving power. HST is in orbit around the Earth, and so it is closer to the stars than the Mount Palomar 5-m telescope. By being…arrow_forward
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