The case for liquid mirrors in orbiting telescopes

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Jun 1992

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Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X), vol. 392, no. 1, June 10, 1992, p. 375-383. Research supported by NSERC.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

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Mirrors, Satellite-Borne Instruments, Spaceborne Telescopes, Earth Orbital Environments, Liquid Metals, Pointing Control Systems, Radiation Pressure, Solar Sails, Systems Engineering, Tracking (Position)

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The characteristics of very large (10-1000 m diameter) orbiting-liquid mirror telescopes (OLMTs) continuously accelerated by the radiation pressure from the sun on solar sails are considered. OLMTs in halo orbits can be used for pointed observations. Orbit patching would allow access to different regions of the sky. Several practical considerations and issues are addressed.

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