Question

The angular separation in degrees of two objects is (physical separation × 360°) / (2 π × distance). If an individual was observing our solar system from Castor at a distance of 10.2 light years. What angular resolution, in arcsecond, is needed to resolve the Sun-Jupiter system (5.46 AU) as distinct points of light?

please show every step and explane...I have difficulties with math

Answer 1

No worries dear

These are the formula that I have used

TanA= opposite/adjacent

And the fact that TanA can be approximated to A

I degree = 3600 arcseconds

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