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"First light" for NAOS-CONICA at VLT YEPUN
The first image in the infrared K-band (wavelength 2.2 µm) of a star (visual magnitude 8) obtained - before (left) and after (right) the adaptive optics was switched on (see the text). The middle panel displays the 3-D intensity profiles of these images, demonstrating the tremendous gain, both in image sharpness and central intensity.
Credit:ESO
Over de afbeelding
| Id: | eso0137a |
| Type: | Observatie |
| Publicatiedatum: | 3 december 2001 |
| Gerelateerde berichten: | eso0137 |
| Grootte: | 800 x 558 px |
Over het object
| Naam: | European Southern Observatory, First Light |
| Type: | Unspecified : Star |
| Categorie: | Stars |
Wallpapers
Kleuren & filters
| Band | Golflengte | Telescoop |
|---|---|---|
| Infrarood K | 2.2 μm | Very Large Telescope NACO |