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What are Einstein Rings?

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Einstein Rings are a type of gravitational lensing in which the light from a galaxy or star passes a large object, like another galaxy or black hole, and is bent around it. If the alignment is right, the light appears as a ring around the large object.

The galaxy or black hole closest to the observer acts as a lens, bending the light from the galaxy further away.

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Last Updated on March 28, 2025 by Emma Vanstone

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