What is gravitational lensing? 107 years later, a phenomenon predicted by Einstein is still bearing fruit - Inverse

A massive object can act like a massive magnifying glass under the right conditions.

Ever since Galileo first pointed a telescope toward the night sky in 1609, novice and professional astronomers alike have been using the curvature of optical lenses to peer deep into the night sky. … [+4100 chars]

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