Active Optical Systems For Orbiting Astronomical Observatories

H. J. Robertson

doi:10.1117/12.970990

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1 August 1967 Active Optical Systems For Orbiting Astronomical Observatories

H. J. Robertson

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Proceedings Volume 0008, Airborne Photo-Optical Instrumentation; (1967) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.970990
Event: Airborne Photo-optical Instrumentation, 1967, Cocoa Beach, United States

Abstract

It has been recognized that a large orbiting astronomical telescope should be a major objective of the National Space Program, now that sufficiently large rocket booster capability is being developed. 1 A telescope aperture of at least 120 inches is a reasonable goal within the next decade. Technologically, one of the most formidable problems in such an undertaking is that of fabricating and maintaining the figure of the primary mirror of such a telescope to the required tolerance.

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H. J. Robertson "Active Optical Systems For Orbiting Astronomical Observatories", Proc. SPIE 0008, Airborne Photo-Optical Instrumentation, (1 August 1967); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.970990

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