An astronomer observes Alpha Centauri through the Magellan Clay Telescope's eyepiece using a new active adaptive optics system (MagAO). The inset shows a diffraction-limited view of the binary star system, showcasing the system's ability to eliminate atmospheric blurring for incredibly sharp images.

Astronomy Picture from 07/05/2015

At the Limit of Diffraction

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap150507.html


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