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Earth’s turbulent atmosphere is no match for mirrors that reshape themselves instantly
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What is the primary function of the deformable mirror in adaptive optics systems?
To correct distortions in incoming light caused by atmospheric turbulence
To magnify distant celestial objects beyond the telescope’s normal capability
To filter out unwanted wavelengths of light from stars
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How deforming mirrors sharpen our view of the cosmos and beyond
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What is the primary function of adaptive optics in telescopes?
To magnify distant objects beyond the telescope's optical limits
To filter out unwanted light wavelengths for better color accuracy
To correct atmospheric distortions in real time for clearer images
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Sharper than space telescopes: Earth's atmosphere tamed by adaptive optics
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What is the primary function of the deformable mirror in adaptive optics systems?
To compensate for distortions in the incoming light wavefront caused by atmospheric turbulence
To magnify distant celestial objects beyond the telescope's normal capability
To filter out unwanted wavelengths of light from the observed image
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Adaptive optics turns Earth's turbulent atmosphere from foe to ally in cosmic exploration
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What is the primary challenge that adaptive optics technology addresses in ground-based telescopes?
Enhancing the brightness of distant stars to make them more visible
Replacing the need for large telescope mirrors with smaller ones
Correcting distortions caused by Earth's atmosphere to improve image clarity
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How deformable mirrors outsmart Earth's turbulent atmosphere to sharpen our cosmic view
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What is the primary challenge that adaptive optics addresses in astronomical observations?
Correcting distortions caused by Earth's atmosphere in real time
Enhancing the brightness of distant stars through amplification
Eliminating all optical aberrations permanently without adjustment
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Adaptive optics lets telescopes see stars as clearly as if they were in space
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What is the primary function of adaptive optics in telescopes?
To increase the size of the telescope's mirror
To correct distortions in light caused by Earth's atmosphere
To magnify distant objects beyond the telescope's optical limits
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Adaptive optics sharpens telescope images by correcting atmospheric distortions in real time
4 Feb 2026
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What is the primary function of the deformable mirror in an adaptive optics system?
To magnify the incoming light to make distant objects appear closer
To filter out unwanted wavelengths of light from the observed image
To adjust its shape in real-time to compensate for distortions in the incoming light wavefront
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