Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Oct 1982
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982spie..332...16b&link_type=abstract
IN: International Conference on Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes, Tucson, AZ, March 11-13, 1982, Proceedings (A83-30976 13
Physics
Optics
2
Environmental Control, Image Resolution, Mirrors, Reflecting Telescopes, Thermal Environments, Figure Of Merit, Ground Based Control, Hubble Space Telescope, Temperature Control
Scientific paper
Because of the Multiple Mirror Telescope's (MMT) location on an excellent site, the exposed construction of the telescope chamber, and the operator's ability to control the telescope's thermal environment, MMT image quality compares favorably with that of the best ground-based telescopes. On the nights of best seeing, image quality is determined by the telescope optics rather than the atmosphere, so that substantial improvements in image quality may be gained with further refinement of the MMT's multiple image integration system. MMT performance may become comparable to that of the Space Telescope, if its diameter/image ratio is taken as the figure of merit.
Beckers Jacques M.
Williams Thomas J.
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