Add a Apple display to 09 iMac 27"

Is it possible to use the Apple 27" Display as a second on an iMac 27" late 2009 model using the mini display port and the Apple adapter?

Is it possible to use the Apple 27" Display
Is this last year's Mid 2010 27" LCD Apple Display? If so, it is mini-DisplayPort display, just as the Late '09 iMac is DisplayPort. You should use a m-DP to m-DP cable and all should be well.
If this is the new ThunderBolt display, no, it only works with the new TB Macs. There is no adapter to make it work with another Mac.

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