If an individual was observing our solar system from Castor at a distance of 6.0 light years. What angular resolution in arcsecond is needed to resolve the Sun- earth system as distinct points of light

If an individual was observing our solar system from Castor at a distance of 6.0 light years. What angular resolution in arcsecond is needed to resolve the Sun- earth system as distinct points of light

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