Multi-conjugate Adaptive optics Demonstrator
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Multi-conjugate Adaptive optics Demonstrator (MAD), is a device that allows the ESO
VLT
to observe celestial objects better through Earth's atmosphere. MAD provides the observer with an image free from the blurring effect created by atmospheric turbulence. The system uses a computer controlled deformable mirror that makes corrections for image distortion through real-time data processing.
European Southern Observatory
The European Southern Observatory is an intergovernmental research organisation for astronomy, supported by fifteen countries...
VLT
Very Large Telescope
The Very Large Telescope is a telescope operated by the European Southern Observatory on Cerro Paranal in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile. The VLT consists of four individual telescopes, each with a primary mirror 8.2m across, which are generally used separately but can be used together to...
to observe celestial objects better through Earth's atmosphere. MAD provides the observer with an image free from the blurring effect created by atmospheric turbulence. The system uses a computer controlled deformable mirror that makes corrections for image distortion through real-time data processing.