An Introduction to Modern Astrophysics · Problem 6.13

Binary Systems and Stellar Parameters — Carroll & Ostlie

Physics — Astrophysics · radio-interferometer-pointing-angle

Problem

How much must the pointing angle of a two-element radio interferometer be changed in order to move from one interference maximum to the next? Assume that the two telescopes are separated by the diameter of Earth and that the observation is being made at a wavelength of 21 cm. Express your answer in arcseconds.

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