Question

Which of the following is true for the minimum angular separation of two stars, $\Delta \theta_{\min }$ can be resolved by a telescope? In the following aperture is the diameter of the objective

• A. it decreases with the increase in aperture of the telescope
• B. it is independent of the aperture of the telescope
• C. it increases linearly with the aperture of the telescope
• D. it increases quadratic ally with the aperture of the telescope

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

it decreases with the increase in aperture of the telescope