The Hubble Space Telescope can achieve a (diffraction-limited) angular resolution of 0.05" for red light (wavelength=7000 A). What would its resolution be in the ultraviolet (at 3500 A)?
A) 0.25"
B) 0.50"
C) 0.75"
D) None of these
Answer: D
The Hubble Space Telescope can achieve a (diffraction-limited) angular resolution of 0.05" for red light (wavelength=7000 A). What would its resolution be in the ultraviolet (at 3500 A)?
A) 0.25"
B) 0.50"
C) 0.75"
D) None of these