Yes, it can! This is one facet of adaptive optics, which astronomical observatories can use to compensate for distortions in astronomical images caused by our atmosphere. Let’s set the stage first: ...

Aryabhata was a genius who lived in ancient India. He wrote the Aryabhatiya, a book that explained how planets move and why eclipses happen. He even said the Earth spins on its axis, causing day and ...