Solved: Saturn is viewed through the Lick Observatory

Chapter 34, Problem 66E

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Problem 66E

Saturn is viewed through the Lick Observatory refracting telescope (objective focal length 18 m). If the diameter of the image of Saturn produced by the objective is 1.7 mm. what angle does Saturn subtend from when viewed from earth?

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QUESTION:

Problem 66E

Saturn is viewed through the Lick Observatory refracting telescope (objective focal length 18 m). If the diameter of the image of Saturn produced by the objective is 1.7 mm. what angle does Saturn subtend from when viewed from earth?

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Solution 66E

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 Objective focal length                      f1 = 18m

 Height of the image                         y= 1.7 mm 

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