Gerard van Belle

Dr. Gerard van Belle, a leading expert in optical interferometry, discusses the astounding potential of using interferometers for enhanced astronomical observations. He explains why not all telescopes adopt this technology and explores innovative lunar missions like MoonLITE that aim to revolutionize how we observe distant celestial bodies. The conversation dives into detecting exoplanets and the visionary Big Fringe Telescope, highlighting the challenges and possibilities of pushing the boundaries of our understanding of the universe.