Infinitely polished mirrors | CNRS report
At the Marseille Astrophysics Laboratory, a particularly meticulous task is underway. Scientists have developed a technique for perfectly polishing small mirrors. Commissioned by NASA, eight of these mirrors will be sent into space in 2027 aboard the Roman Space Telescope. These small mirrors, 6 cm in diameter, will contribute to collecting images of exoplanets for the first time.
👩🔬 With the participation of:
Amandine Caillat (CNRS)
Marc Ferrari (Aix-Marseille University)
Michel Marcos (Aix-Marseille University)
from the Marseille Astrophysics Laboratory (LAM)
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