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It's not the wavelengths that are the problem but the exposure times; even with our best sensors we still need long exposures to capture compelling images of galaxies and nebulae. I don't think it will ever be possible in real time.


that's not a problem with displaying that information.

the post you replied to is not wanting to see like Geordi LaForge from Star Trek: The Next Generation; in real time. they're (at least I think they are) wanting to visualize already captured information, such as x-ray and radio emissions overlaid a view of the night sky.


> ...I want to see what I would perceive if we e.g. gene therapied a few extra cones into our eyes to see more of the EM spectrum.

Maybe I misunderstood this part then?




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