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Glossary · Instruments

Interferometer

An instrument combining light from several telescopes to achieve a resolution equivalent to a telescope the size of their separation. The Event Horizon Telescope is an interferometer linking observatories worldwide.

Definition

An instrument combining light from several telescopes to achieve a resolution equivalent to a telescope the size of their separation. The Event Horizon Telescope is an interferometer linking observatories worldwide.

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