Gravitational lensing

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.NounThe action of a highly-massive object (such as a star, galaxy, or black hole) that acts as a gravitational lens and focuses light from a light source (such as another star or galaxy) that passes behind it as observed from the Earth.

Synonyms

gravitational mirage field lens lens lensoid lenticular cloud convex lens barlow lens einstein ring lens flare gravity well lensatic limb darkening

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