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No, if Earth were much more massive than it is now it would (ignoring the point that it would totally disrupt the current solar system and just pretending that it could be in its current orbit with hugely more mass) then it would likely receive just slightly more light than it does now. It sounds like you completely misunderstand what gravitational lensing is. You should look it up, read about it, then ask questions if anything about it doesn't make sense to you.paaru said:
Yes, which is exactly why I said it would receive slightly more light.Vanadium 50 said:No, because the light will be lensed in, not out.
Gravitational lensing is a phenomenon in which the gravitational field of a massive object, such as a planet or galaxy, bends and distorts the path of light from a distant object, creating a magnifying effect.
The Earth's gravitational field is not strong enough to cause significant lensing effects, but it can be impacted by the lensing effects of other massive objects in the universe. This can lead to the distortion of images of distant objects, such as stars or galaxies, as their light passes near the Earth on its way to our telescopes.
Studying gravitational lensing can provide valuable insights into the distribution and properties of matter in the universe. By analyzing the lensing effects on distant objects, scientists can measure the mass and structure of massive objects, such as galaxies and galaxy clusters, that would otherwise be difficult to observe.
While the Earth's gravitational field is not strong enough to cause significant lensing effects, it is possible to observe lensing events caused by other massive objects in the universe. These events are rare and require precise positioning of the Earth, the massive object, and the distant object, but they have been successfully observed by scientists using powerful telescopes.
Gravitational lensing plays a crucial role in our understanding of the universe and its components. By studying the lensing effects on distant objects, scientists can learn more about the distribution and behavior of dark matter, the expansion of the universe, and the structure and evolution of galaxies and galaxy clusters.