New Telescopes Are Using "Adaptive Optics

question 47

Multiple Choice

New telescopes are using "adaptive optics." What is that?

• A)using parabolic instead of spherical mirrors
• B)using computer image processing to enhance images
• C)building mirrors in hexagonal segments
• D)continually adjusting the mirror's shape during observations

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