Dawes' limit
noun
ˈdȯz(ə̇z)-
: an approximate value of the resolving power of a telescope based on the theoretical size of the spurious disk being equal in seconds of arc to 4.56 divided by the aperture of the telescope expressed in inches
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“Dawes' limit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dawes%27%20limit. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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