Some Design Aspects Of A Multiple-Mirror Telescope

G. M. Sanger; T. E. Hoffman; M. A. Reed

doi:10.1117/12.953534

1 September 1972 Some Design Aspects Of A Multiple-Mirror Telescope

G. M. Sanger, T. E. Hoffman, M. A. Reed

Proceedings Volume 0028, Instrumentation in Astronomy I; (1972) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.953534
Event: Instrumentation in Astronomy, 1972, Tucson, United States

Abstract

The design of a multiple-mirror telescope (MMT) presents opportunities to explore new techniques for the control and alignment of the individual optical systems. This paper discusses the optical, electronic, and mechanical subsystems, with some description of the techniques to attain the tolerance required for image combination. Also, some consideration is given to the optical and alignment fabrication techniques, with emphasis on the methods and problems that are most critical to successful completion of this novel instrument.

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G. M. Sanger, T. E. Hoffman, and M. A. Reed "Some Design Aspects Of A Multiple-Mirror Telescope", Proc. SPIE 0028, Instrumentation in Astronomy I, (1 September 1972); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.953534

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