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Gravitational Lensing Splits Quasar Light into Five Images

Gravitational Lensing Splits Quasar Light into Five Images
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    SDSS J1004+4112
  • Release Date
    May 23, 2006
  • Science Release
    Hubble Captures a “Five-Star” Rated Gravitational Lens
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  • Credit
    NASA, ESA, and A. Feild (STScI)

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