Astronomers Develop Breakthrough Optical Component (IMAGE)

University of Montreal

Astronomers Develop Breakthrough Optical Component

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This is a double image of the star Eta Crucis taken through the vector-APP coronagraph installed at MagAO. The two main images of the star exhibit D-shaped dark holes on complementary sides.

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Leiden University, University of Arizona

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