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A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center
Astronomers at the Very Large Telescope in Chile use powerful lasers to create artificial stars in the upper atmosphere. By constantly imaging these laser-excited atoms, they can measure atmospheric blurring in real time. This information is then fed back to the telescope's adaptive optics system. This process helps to correct for distortions and produce clearer astronomical images.
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In tropical astrology, 16 AUG 2009 falls under Leo (♌). The sign's window runs from 07-23 through 08-22. Leo is anchored by Regulus, the heart of the Lion, twenty-four parsecs from Earth. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 16 AUG 2009.