Conceptual design study of the GMT enclosure

José Terán U.; Daniel H. Neff; Matt Johns

doi:10.1117/12.673352

23 June 2006 Conceptual design study of the GMT enclosure

José Terán U., Daniel H. Neff, Matt Johns

Proceedings Volume 6267, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes; 62672H (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.673352
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2006, Orlando, Florida , United States

Abstract

The Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) is a collaborative effort between universities and research institutions to build a next-generation extremely large telescope for astronomical research at optical and infrared wavelengths. The GMT enclosure is cylindrical in shape and stands approximately 65 meters high. The telescope rotates independently of the enclosure down to a minimum elevation angle of 25°. This paper covers the decisions made during the conceptual design phase of the GMT enclosure, including an understanding of the facilities systems.

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José Terán U., Daniel H. Neff, and Matt Johns "Conceptual design study of the GMT enclosure", Proc. SPIE 6267, Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes, 62672H (23 June 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.673352

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