Sun-size lens could reveal alien continents and oceans

Science 2026

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Authors: Daniel Clery
DOI: 10.1126/science.aef0581
Cited by: 0

Abstract

Telescopes far beyond Pluto could use the Sun's gravity to magnify a distant planet.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life Planetary Science and Exploration Stellar planetary and galactic studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Science
Volume
391
Issue
6780
Pages
11–12
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN