noun
- the bending of light by a gravitational field, causing distant objects to appear magnified or distorted
Usage: astronomy; physics
Examples
- Gravitational lensing allows astronomers to study distant galaxies.
- The massive galaxy cluster created strong lensing effects on background stars.
- Einstein predicted that lensing would occur around massive objects.
- Weak lensing can reveal the presence of dark matter.
- The Hubble telescope captured images showing dramatic lensing distortions.
- Scientists use lensing to measure the mass of galaxy clusters.