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| − | '''Gravitational lensing''' is a gravitational-optical effect whereby a background object like a distant [[quasar]] is magnified, distorted and brightened by a foreground [[galaxy|galaxies]]. An intervening concentration of [[matter]] is declared to bring 'focusing' effect so that even objects normally beyond [[Scientific observation|observational]] distance can bee seen by [[astronomer]]s at the [[Earth]]. It is alleged that, for example, the [[galaxy cluster]] Abell 2218, distorts and magnifies light from galaxies behind it.<ref>{{cite web | + | '''Gravitational lensing''' is a gravitational-optical effect whereby a background object like a distant [[quasar]] is magnified, distorted and brightened by a foreground [[galaxy|galaxies]]. An intervening concentration of [[matter]] is declared to bring 'focusing' effect attributed to [[general relativity]] so that even objects normally beyond [[Scientific observation|observational]] distance can bee seen by [[astronomer]]s at the [[Earth]]. It is alleged that, for example, the [[galaxy cluster]] Abell 2218, distorts and magnifies light from galaxies behind it.<ref>{{cite web |
|title=No sign of gravitational lensing in the cosmic microwave background | |title=No sign of gravitational lensing in the cosmic microwave background | ||
|author=Ron Samec | |author=Ron Samec | ||
Revision as of 10:41, October 25, 2012
Gravitational lensing is a gravitational-optical effect whereby a background object like a distant quasar is magnified, distorted and brightened by a foreground galaxies. An intervening concentration of matter is declared to bring 'focusing' effect attributed to general relativity so that even objects normally beyond observational distance can bee seen by astronomers at the Earth. It is alleged that, for example, the galaxy cluster Abell 2218, distorts and magnifies light from galaxies behind it.[1]
References
- ↑ Ron Samec. No sign of gravitational lensing in the cosmic microwave background. Creation Ministries International. Retrieved on 2012-10-25.