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Saturday, July 06, 2013

sharper universe view

Revolutionary adaptive optics delivers sharper universe to astronomers

July 3, 2013

NGC 2346: A single pointing, near-infrared image, obtained with Gemini South’s GeMS/GSAOI of the planetary nebula NGC 2346 (credit: Gemini Observatory/AURA)
A unique new instrument at Gemini South in Chile takes the removal of atmospheric distortions (using new adaptive-optics technology) to a new level. The release of seven ultrasharp, large-field images from the instrument’s first science observations demonstrate its remarkable discovery potential./..../

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