JEE MAIN - Physics (2002 - No. 15)

An astronomical telescope has a large aperture to
reduce spherical aberration
have high resolution
increase span of observation
have low dispersion

Explanation

KEY CONCEPT : The resolving power of a telescope

$$R.P = {D \over {122\lambda }}$$ where $$D=$$ diameter of the objective lens

$$\lambda = $$ wavelength of light.

Clearly, larger the aperture, larger is the value of $$D,$$

more is the resolving power or resolution.

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