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It is diffraction that limits the ________ of a telescope of a given objective diameter.
 
  A) magnification
  B) light grasp
  C) interference
  D) aperture
  E) resolution

Question 2

Spectroscopic parallax is more accurate than trigonometric parallax for nearby stars.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false


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Reply #1 on: Jul 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 27, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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