Why use an interferometer?
A. It can detect light at wavelengths not available to single telescopes.
B. Its two widely spaced mirrors act like one giant telescope with increased collecting area.
C. Its two widely spaced mirrors act like one giant telescope with increased resolving power.
D. By putting one mirror above the other you can make the instrument much smaller.
Answer: C
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