Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
At the Limit of Diffraction
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 7, 2015 is “At the Limit of Diffraction,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )). The original explanation runs about 155 words.
From the explanation
“Did you ever want to just look through the eyepiece of a large telescope in space ? If you could, you would see a sharp view that was diffraction limited .”
— APOD editors, May 7, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 7, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 155 words