Astronomy Technology Glossary

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noun a technology used in telescopes to actively adjust the shape of a mirror or lens to improve image quality

  • Active optics is a technology used in telescopes to actively adjust the shape of the mirror to compensate for distortions.
  • They use active optics in those fancy telescopes to make sure they get a clear view of the stars.
  • Active optics is like magic for telescopes, making sure they see everything perfectly.
  • In life, we need to have active optics to adjust our perspective and see things more clearly.