While orbiting instruments avoid atmospheric distortions altogether, PRIMA outperforms them due to the large distances over which it can gather data. By having a separation between individual telescopes at the VLTI of up to 200 m, PRIMA is able to measure small angles with unmatched precision. Image credit: ESO Press Photo 29a/08 (18 September 2008) |
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