Gravitational Lensing Lab
Change lens mass and source alignment to visualize image splitting and the Einstein-ring scale.
Einstein-ring scale22.0 arb.
Mass scale5×
Offset24.0
Interactive model — simplified for intuition, not precision ephemerides.
Concepts in this lab
deflectioneinstein ringalignmentmass mapping
Connected topic
Open lessonStrong gravitational lensing
A complete introduction to Strong gravitational lensing within Gravitational lensing, linking observations, physical models, history and modern applications.