Question: 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

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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