Adaptive optics at the ESO 3.6 m telescope

Adaptive optics at the ESO 3.6 m telescope. This B/W photo illustrates the dramatic improvement in image sharpness which is obtained with adaptive optics at the ESO 3.6 m telescope.

Credit:

ESO

About the Image

Id:eso9006a
Type:Observation
Release date:23 May 1990
Related releases:eso9006
Size:1812 x 1233 px

About the Object

Name:Adaptive Optics
Type:Unspecified : Technology
Unspecified : Star
Category:Stars

Image Formats

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Colours & filters

BandTelescope
Infrared
Near-IR
ESO 3.6-metre telescope