Correcting atmospheric turbulence

When working with an Adaptive Optics system, this beacon of a Laser Guide Star provides a bright reference source to correct the influence of atmospheric turbulence in real time in fields devoid of bright enough natural stars.

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ESO/C. Malin

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Id:malin_9573
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:11 april 2013 11:25
Grootte:2832 x 4256 px

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Naam:Laser Guide Star, Very Large Telescope
Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Telescope
Categorie:Paranal

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