Astronomy and Astrophysics · 2012 · 27 citations · 23 references
Natural SciencesAstronomyPhysicsAstrophysicsObservational AstronomyOptical AstronomyAdaptive OpticsTelescope OpticsAdaptive Optics InstrumentationAngular ResolutionContrastDiffraction ContrastDirect Imaging Of ExoplanetsHigh-contrast ImagingTelescopesTip-tilt Correction
Context. Direct imaging of exoplanets located a few AU from their hosting star requires angular resolution at the diffraction limit of large telescopes and a contrast level in the image of 105 to 1010. Simultaneous use of adaptive optics and coronagraphy is mandatory to fulfil these requirements.
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