angular resolution

noun

The minimum angular spacing of two objects at which an instrument, such as a radar system or telescope, can distinguish the objects as different.

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Meanings

nounangular resolution (plural angular resolutions)

plural angular resolutions

  1. astronomyThe minimum angular spacing of two objects at which an instrument, such as a radar system or telescope, can distinguish the objects as different.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
resolving power
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