Dawes Resolution Calculator
Estimate the empirical Dawes double-star resolution limit from clear aperture.
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Calculation steps
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How to calculate
Use the units printed beside each input and apply the stated convention exactly. Preserve the entered assumptions, then compare the baseline with the one-input sensitivity table.
θ_D=116/D
Worked example
Using the default inputs gives θ_D = 1.16.
Assumptions and input details
This transparent calculator evaluates the stated model only. It does not infer calibration, measurement uncertainty, site conditions, biological suitability, safety margins, contractual limits or local rules. Confirm those separately when they affect a real decision.
Using this calculator
Can I enter my own problem?
Yes. Replace the example values with your own inputs. The result, calculation steps, tables and applicable diagrams update from those inputs. Blank or invalid values clear the result; example values are never silently substituted for missing inputs.
Are the results exact?
Results use floating-point arithmetic and displayed rounding. Read the formula, assumptions and any stated data precision before interpreting the result.
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