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Resolving Limit is the minimum distance between two lines at which they are just distinct. Check FAQs
RL=1.22λa
RL - Resolving Limit?λ - Wavelength?a - Aperture of Objective?

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7.3E-10Edit=1.222.1Edit3.5Edit
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Resolving Limit of Telescope Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
RL=1.22λa
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
RL=1.222.1nm3.5
Next Step Convert Units
RL=1.222.1E-9m3.5
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
RL=1.222.1E-93.5
Next Step Evaluate
RL=7.32E-10
LAST Step Rounding Answer
RL=7.3E-10

Resolving Limit of Telescope Formula Elements

Variables
Resolving Limit
Resolving Limit is the minimum distance between two lines at which they are just distinct.
Symbol: RL
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Wavelength
Wavelength is the distance between identical points (adjacent crests) in the adjacent cycles of a waveform signal propagated in space or along a wire.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: WavelengthUnit: nm
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Aperture of Objective
Aperture of Objective is the measure of its ability to gather light and to resolve fine specimen detail while working at a fixed object distance.
Symbol: a
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Resolving Limit

​Go Resolving Limit of Microscope
RL=λ2RIsin(θ)

Other formulas in Resolving Limit category

​Go Resolving Power of Microscope
RP=2RIsin(θ)λ
​Go Resolving Power of Telescope
RP=a1.22λ

How to Evaluate Resolving Limit of Telescope?

Resolving Limit of Telescope evaluator uses Resolving Limit = 1.22*Wavelength/Aperture of Objective to evaluate the Resolving Limit, Resolving limit of telescope is the smallest angular separations between two distant objects, whose images are separated in the telescope. Resolving Limit is denoted by RL symbol.

How to evaluate Resolving Limit of Telescope using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Resolving Limit of Telescope, enter Wavelength (λ) & Aperture of Objective (a) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Resolving Limit of Telescope

What is the formula to find Resolving Limit of Telescope?
The formula of Resolving Limit of Telescope is expressed as Resolving Limit = 1.22*Wavelength/Aperture of Objective. Here is an example- 7.3E-10 = 1.22*2.1E-09/3.5.
How to calculate Resolving Limit of Telescope?
With Wavelength (λ) & Aperture of Objective (a) we can find Resolving Limit of Telescope using the formula - Resolving Limit = 1.22*Wavelength/Aperture of Objective.
What are the other ways to Calculate Resolving Limit?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Resolving Limit-
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