B Star Photography: Can We See Stars as Disks?

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Telescopes have advanced enough to resolve several stars into actual disks rather than just points of light. This achievement often involves specialized techniques or non-visible wavelengths, as detailed in a Wikipedia list of stars with resolved images. The discussion also highlights the exciting possibility of directly imaging exoplanets, showcasing further advancements in astronomical imaging. These developments illustrate significant progress in our ability to capture detailed images of celestial bodies. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing evolution of astronomical technology and its implications for our understanding of the universe.
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Has the telescopes gotten good enough to photograph an actual disk of any star? Or are they all just points of light?

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@Drakkith , wow, that's so cool. I did not know that. Thanks for posting!
 
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Wikipedia has a list of them here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_stars_with_resolved_images
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