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Mirror size and pixel resolution on planetary surfaces
The question does not make optical sense (as currently asked) and does not have a numerical answer.
Aperture size affects the diffraction limit, but pixel size is an independent choice, and you need ...
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How big would a QR code have to be on my roof for a satellite to be able to scan it given today's allowable resolution?
How big would a QR code have to be on my roof for a satellite to be able to scan it given today's allowable resolution?
Say, using the Planet Labs satellites
This is a supplementary answer. I've ...
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How to calculate New Horizons' MVIC camera max resolution at Pluto and Ultima Thule?
A good sanity check is to compare your results with what the New Horizons team is reporting. It is also useful to consider whether there are any other factors at play that could throw the numbers off....
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How big would a QR code have to be on my roof for a satellite to be able to scan it given today's allowable resolution?
How big would a QR code have to be on my roof for a satellite to be able to scan it given today's allowable resolution?
Say, using the Planet Labs satellites
tl;dr: using 6x6 "augmented reality ...
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