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1 June 1994 Status of the Magellan Project
Marinus J. de Jonge
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Abstract
The status of the Magellan Project is discussed in detail with overall planning, cost, and manpower. The progress of the manufacturing of various telescope components, the work on the site, and the preparation of contracts are described. In particular the enclosure, the buildings and the telescope mount are shown in detail. Present plans concerning the telescope control system and the future operation are mentioned.
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Marinus J. de Jonge "Status of the Magellan Project", Proc. SPIE 2199, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes V, (1 June 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.176200
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KEYWORDS
Telescopes

Mirrors

Space telescopes

Buildings

Control systems

Manufacturing

Observatories

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