Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Nov 1992
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992nascp3066..249.&link_type=abstract
In its A Lunar Optical-Ultraviolet-Infrared Synthesis Array (LOUISA) p 249-255 (SEE N93-13579 03-89)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Astronomical Observatories, Atmospheric Effects, Earth Atmosphere, Hubble Space Telescope, Lunar Bases, Michelson Interferometers, Radio Interferometers, Apertures, Field Of View, Imaging Techniques, Interferometry, Signal To Noise Ratios
Scientific paper
Resolution is the greatest constraint in observational astronomy. The Earth's atmosphere causes on optical image to blur to about 1 arcsec or greater. Interferometric techniques have been developed to overcome atmospheric limitations for both filled aperture conventional telescopes and for partially filled aperture telescopes, such as the Michelson or the radio interferometer. The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) represents the first step toward space based optical astronomy. The HST represents an immediate short term evolution of observational optical astronomy. A longer time scale of evolution is focused on and the benefits are considered to astronomy of placing an array of telescopes on the Moon at a time when a permanent base may exist there.
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