Limiting resolution (in radians)
= 1.22 (wavelength)/(diameter)
1.1 arc second = [1.1 sec/(3600 sec/deg*)]*1 rad/57.3 deg = 5.33*10^-6 rad
5.33*10^-6 = 1.22*510*10^-9/D
Solve for diameter D
What is the minimum lens size (in meters) that will permit just resolving 2 stars 1.1 second apart using light of 510nm?
3 answers
Is D~11.7*10^-2
i solved D~11.7*10^-2, but the answer key is .0956