Revolutionizing Astronomical Imaging: The Lucky Imaging Method

The video tutorial explains how ground-based astronomy is limited by atmospheric fluctuations and introduces a new method called lucky imaging. This method uses a highly sensitive video sensor to capture images of distant objects like stars during varying viewing conditions. By selecting and combining the sharpest images, the system achieves a resolution up to 10 times higher than conventional methods. A new CCD chip enables high-speed, high-resolution imaging, forming the core of the lucky imaging system.

Describe the process of combining images in lucky imaging.

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What role does the CCD chip play in the lucky imaging system?

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