Deriving Angular Resolution from Bolometric Flux, Spectral Type & Temp

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To derive angular resolution from bolometric flux, spectral type, and effective temperature, one can use the limb-darkened diameter formula, which connects these parameters. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding how these values relate to angular resolution in astronomical observations. Lunar occultations are suggested as a potential method for measuring angular resolution. The participants express a shared interest in finding a clear formula or method to connect these concepts. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of stellar measurements in astrophysics.
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If we know the bolometric flux, spectral type, and effective temperature of a given star, how can we derive the angular resolution from the information?

This was brought up in class and I've found myself obsessing since I can't figure it out.
 
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I've found formula (3) of this page that gives the limb-darkened diameter of a star given its bolometric flux and effective temperature
http://aa.springer.de/papers/8331002/2300619/sc5.htm
Perhaps you know some formula relating the angular resolution with the limb-darkened diameter...
 
stuffy said:
If we know the bolometric flux, spectral type, and effective temperature of a given star, how can we derive the angular resolution from the information?

This was brought up in class and I've found myself obsessing since I can't figure it out.
How about using lunar occultations? Here's a link.

www.eso.org/~arichich/[/URL] publications/2001a_a...380..526.pdf
 
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