Why Was Adaptive Optics Developed

question 100

Multiple Choice

Why was adaptive optics developed?

• A) to prevent the distortion of mirrors by the vacuum of space
• B) to compensate for image distortion caused by Earth's atmosphere
• C) to compensate for spherical aberration
• D) to prevent distortion by sagging in very thin, lightweight mirrors

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