Very large ground-based telescopes for optical and IR astronomy

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Feb 1982

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1982natur.295..651a&link_type=abstract

Nature, vol. 295, Feb. 25, 1982, p. 651-657.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Astronomical Photometry, Infrared Astronomy, Space Observations (From Earth), Spectrophotometry, Telescopes, Visual Observation, Apertures, Atmospheric Attenuation, Background Radiation, Electronic Control, Feedback Control, Image Enhancement, Mirrors, Spectral Resolution, Temperature Control

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Methods for improving the light grasp by an order of magnitude for earth-based observations of astrophysical objects are reviewed. Noting that the atmosphere is opaque below 0.3 micron and that techniques have been developed to make corrections for the atmospheric distortion, fully diffraction limited IR performance at 10 microns is asserted to be practicable. The use of mirror-seeing with metal mirrors with thin faceplates and air cooling is outlined as a means to achieve subarcsec resolution. Designs are considered which involve multiple sections to gain effective large aperture viewing for spectroscopy, using Si CCD detectors, and heterodyne IR interferometry, but not for direct interferometry or certain IR measurements. The Multiple Mirror Telescope is described, including designs for four 7.5 m honeycomb glass primaries co-aligned in a single mount. Further discussion is devoted to the fabrication of mirror elements and electronic image stabilization.

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