AQA A-level Physics Unit 5A Astrophysics
A.1.1.3 Reflecting telescopes
Focal point of concave mirror.
Cassegrain arrangement using a parabolic concave primary mirror and convex secondary mirror, ray diagram to show path of rays through the telescope as far as the eyepiece.
Relative merits of reflectors and refractors including a qualitative treatment of spherical and chromatic aberration.
A.1.1.4 Resolving power
Appreciation of diffraction pattern produced by circular aperture. Resolving power of telescope, Rayleigh criterion, θ ≈ λ/D
Thanks to kate_m_flynn for her adaptation of the AQA Teacher guide - Astrophysics.pdf into slides.
A.1.1.3 Reflecting telescopes
Focal point of concave mirror.
Cassegrain arrangement using a parabolic concave primary mirror and convex secondary mirror, ray diagram to show path of rays through the telescope as far as the eyepiece.
Relative merits of reflectors and refractors including a qualitative treatment of spherical and chromatic aberration.
A.1.1.4 Resolving power
Appreciation of diffraction pattern produced by circular aperture. Resolving power of telescope, Rayleigh criterion, θ ≈ λ/D
Thanks to kate_m_flynn for her adaptation of the AQA Teacher guide - Astrophysics.pdf into slides.
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I have downloaded ALL your Astrophysics resources to improve my own knowledge of the subject before I teach it. Thank you for making them available for sharing. They must represent hours of work. I may use some when I deliver the topic also, as long as you don't mind...? I like particularly that you focus on what constitutes a correct/incorrect response - excellent pedagogy!
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