Quantum Tech Could Finally Let Astronomers Snap Direct Images of Earth-Like Exoplanets

Astronomers are harnessing quantum mechanics to build a coronagraph that could directly image Earth-like exoplanets previously obscured by stellar glare. By sorting light waves at the photon level, the device bypasses traditional diffraction limits, revealing faint planetary signals. This breakthrough may redefine how scientists explore distant worlds and aid missions like NASA’s Habitable Worlds Observatory.