Resolution: Even with perfect optics, what is the resolution limit (in radians) of the Hubble Space Telescope when it is focusing light of wavelength 400 nm? The mirror diameter is 2.4 m.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


2.0 × 10-7 rad

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