Ground-Based Interferometry

Ground-Based Interferometry is a technique used by astronomers to observe distant objects, like stars or planets, with very high detail. It works by combining light collected from multiple telescopes located some distance apart on Earth. When light from these telescopes is merged, it creates an interference pattern that contains information about the object’s structure at a resolution much finer than a single telescope could achieve alone. This method allows astronomers to study features such as star surfaces, planetary disks, or other celestial phenomena with incredible clarity, effectively acting like a giant, high-precision eye in the sky.