Improved telescope sees through atmosphere with pinpoint sharpness

Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 10:05 in Astronomy & Space

A sharp view of the starry sky is difficult, because the atmosphere constantly distorts the image. Eindhoven University of Technology researcher Roger Hamelinck developed a new type of telescope mirror, which quickly corrects the image. His prototypes are required for future large telescopes, but also gives old telescopes a sharper view.

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