Which of the following statements is are correct regarding device DARKNESS the DARK speckle Nea...........

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding device DARKNESS (the DARK-speckle Near-infrared Energy-resolved Superconducting Spectrophotometer) which was recently in news?

It is the world’s largest superconducting camera that can spot planets around stars near our solar system.

DARKNESS is an attempt to overcome some of the technical barriers to detecting planets.

Both a and b

Neither a nor b

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Explanation:

Both a and b. DARKNESS, the DARK-speckle Near-infrared Energy-resolved Superconducting Spectrophotometer, is a significant advancement in astronomical instrumentation. It is indeed the world's largest superconducting camera and is designed to spot planets around stars near our solar system. Additionally, DARKNESS aims to overcome technical barriers in detecting exoplanets, particularly those that are similar to Earth and orbit around stars like our Sun.