Telescope Using Sun's Gravitational Lens Could Help Detect Signs of Life on Exoplanets, Researchers Say

[Chris K]

NASA has funded a project to develop a telescope that would help observe exoplanets by using the gravitational lens of the Sun, according to a new report. The telescope could eventually be used to detect life on nearby exoplanets, and the project has receieved funding as part of NIAC's three-phase program.

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