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MIRAGE GRAVITATIONNEL [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-03-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Optics
  • Space Physics
CONT

A gravitational mirage is the visual impression caused by a so-called gravitational lens in space, which may include multiple images, rings, etc. of background light sources.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Optique
  • Physique spatiale
DEF

Phénomène se traduisant par l'observation d'images déformées et multiples d'un astre lointain lorsque les rayons optiques issus de l'astre passent au voisinage d'une source massive plus proche, généralement une galaxie.

Spanish

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