What are Diffraction Spikes?

Have you ever looked at an image and wondered why these spikes appear in point-like sources? They are called diffraction spikes and occur in your camera, large space telescopes, and even your eyes! This video aims to explain this phenomenon in a simple manner 🎥🎞️ This video covers optics, apertures, and diffraction. #photography #optics #physics #science #hubble #webb #space #camera #images #imageprocessing #airydisk 🔔 Subscribe for new videos! https://bit.ly/3EKbfWp 📬 CONTACT ME: I started this project as a hobby because I felt I had ideas and experiences I wanted to share. I would really appreciate feedback, so feel free to post a comment below and subscribe for new videos! 🔨 My Gear: My Camera: https://amzn.to/3OxZQxh Tripod: https://amzn.to/3rJxuXi Tripod Light: https://amzn.to/3xP9ea6 Apple USB-C Adapter: https://amzn.to/3KnhAs9 Editing Software: https://www.apple.com/final-cut-pro/