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Astronomy

Gravitational Lensing and Its Uses

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A galaxy cluster can be so massive that it bends light from a single quasar into multiple images, sometimes forming a complete ring of light called an Einstein ring.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a galaxy acting like a giant magnifying glass, bending the light from a distant quasar so that we see it as four images. How can gravity distort light?