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Michelson stellar interferometer |
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Michelson stellar interferometer [′mī·kəl·sən ¦stel·ər ‚in·tər·fə′räm·əd·ər] (optics) An instrument for measuring angular diameters of astronomical objects, in which a system of mirrors directs two parallel beams of light into a telescope, and angular diameter is determined from the maximum distance between the beams at which interference fringes are observable. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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