Interferometric observations: change of fringes with increasing baseline

Interferometric observations of a single star are shown, as the distance between the two telescopes is gradually increased. The observed pattern at the focal plane clearly changes, and the "fringes" disappear completely. See the text for more details.

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ESO

À propos de l'image

Identification:eso0111e
Type:Dessin
Date de publication:18 mars 2001
Communiqués de presse en rapport:eso0111
Taille:2970 x 1269 px

À propos de l'objet

Nom:Sirius
Type:Milky Way : Star : Evolutionary Stage : Main Sequence
Distance:8 années lumière
Catégorie:Stars

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