A telescope's sensitivity (light gathering power) is determined primarily by its

a. objective diameter.  

b. objective area.

c. magnification.

d. objective focal length.

e. spatial resolution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A telescope's spatial resolution (resolving power) is determined primarily by its

a. objective diameter.  

b. objective area.

c. magnification.

d. objective focal length.

e. spatial resolution.