Physics – Optics
Scientific paper
Jan 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986spie..628...16b&link_type=abstract
IN: Advanced technology optical telescopes III; Proceedings of the Meeting, Tucson, AZ, Mar. 3-6, 1986 (A87-35201 15-89). Bellin
Physics
Optics
Boxes (Containers), Mirrors, Reflecting Telescopes, Remote Control, Calibrating, Charge Coupled Devices, Cmos, Optical Measurement, Pointing Control Systems, Television Cameras
Scientific paper
So named because it resides on top of the focal plane instrument, the MMT top box is a two-level optical bench with many remotely controlled features which can be configured for experimental use of the MMT. It houses the relay optics and television cameras for focusing, coaligning and guiding the six telescopes of the MMT, as well as the integrating sphere, filter wheel, Hartmann mask wheel, and relay optics of the comparison source for instrumental calibration. It also provides a rigid mounting platform for research instruments as well as special fixtures for telescope tests and collimation. In accommodating these tasks the top box incorporates several novel features which may interest designers of other large telescopes.
Blanco Daniel R.
Janes Clinton C.
Montgomery W. Jr. J.
Ouellette David B.
Sharp Frank H.
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