How do you get such clear pictures of the galaxy center?

The video explains how large telescopes produce blurred images due to atmospheric distortion, similar to a funhouse mirror effect. It introduces adaptive optics, a technology that rapidly corrects these distortions by adjusting a secondary mirror hundreds of times per second, resulting in clearer images of celestial objects.

Why do traditional large telescopes produce blurred images?

• Due to the telescope's size

• Because of the distance of stars

• Due to the Earth's atmosphere

• Because of the telescope's lens quality

How does the atmosphere affect light traveling from distant stars?

• It speeds up the light

• It absorbs the light completely

• It changes the color of the light

• It distorts the light like a funhouse mirror

What is the purpose of adaptive optics in telescopes?

• To filter out unwanted light

• To magnify distant objects

• To correct atmospheric distortion

• To enhance the color of images

How often do adaptive optics adjust the mirror to correct distortion?

• A few times a day

• Once every hour

• A few hundred times a second

• Once every minute

What is the result of using adaptive optics in telescopes?

• Faster image processing

• Increased image brightness

• Wider field of view

• Incredible clarity of images