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Resolution

The smallest change or amount a measurement system can detect. Ability to discriminate fine detail in an image, a spectrum or data.

The angular resolution of a telescope is the smallest angle between two point objects that produces distinct images. In a spectrum, the resolution determines how well closely spaced features in the wavelength spectrum can be detected.

See also: Bit, Limit of Resolution.

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