Which outcome occurs when a telescope's primary mirror distorts due to thermal gradients?

💡 Explanation

Decreased image resolution occurs because **optical interference** of the distorted wavefront creates interference fringes through the system. Therefore, the resolving power suffers, rather than alternative effects unrelated to interference appearing under thermal distortion.

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