The diffraction-limited resolution of a 10-meter telescope is about 0.01 arcsecond for visible light

Would you expect the actual angular resolution of a Keck 10-meter telescope in Hawaii to be better than, equal to, or worse than 0.01 arcsecond? Explain.


It would be worse than 0.01 arcsecond because of the distortion caused by atmospheric turbulence.

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