Phrases with «microlensing event»

A "microlensing event" refers to a situation when a small object in space, like a star or planet, passes in front of a bigger object, like another star. This causes the light from the bigger object to bend and magnify, creating a temporary brightening or dimming effect. Scientists study these events to learn more about the smaller objects and their surroundings in space. Full definition

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Mike Turner of Fermilab, Chicago, has already pointed out that the observed microlensing events seem to be too rare to fit the idea of a dark halo full of brown dwarfs. (newscientist.com)
The Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment IV (OGLE - IV) has just entered operation and a new program at Wise Observatory in Tel Aviv will begin operation following up on microlensing events next year. (seeker.com)
As microlensing events are, by their nature, one - offs, astronomers needed another way to confirm the nature of OGLE -2007-BLG-349 and Hubble has been used to zoom in on the star system that triggered the 2007 brightening. (seeker.com)
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Phrases with «microlensing event»

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