Estimate the diffraction limit of the main telescope (diameter =14 inches =35.56cm ). From how far away would a soccer ball (diameter =23cm ) subtend this angle? Remember: be careful about your angular units! \theta =1.22((\lambda )/(D))= \lambda =500nm
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