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European Extremely Large Telescope deploying lasers for adaptive optics

European Extremely Large Telescope deploying lasers for adaptive optics
European Extremely Large Telescope deploying lasers for adaptive optics The E-ELT will make extensive use of adaptive optics to achieve images of remarkable sharpness. In this artist’s view the future 39-meter telescope is shown using lasers to create artificial stars high in the atmosphere. These are used as part of the telescope’s sophisticated adaptive optics system to remove much of the blurring effect of the Earth’s atmosphere. ESO/L. Cal&ccedil;ada/N. Risinger (<a href="http://www.skysurvey.org">skysurvey.org</a>)