Design of the Discovery Channel Telescope mount

Details Design of the Discovery Channel Telescope mount Design of the Discovery Channel Telescope mount

Aug 2008

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2008spie.7012e.153f&link_type=abstract

Ground-based and Airborne Telescopes II. Edited by Stepp, Larry M.; Gilmozzi, Roberto. Proceedings of the SPIE, Volume 7012, p

Physics

Scientific paper

The Discovery Channel Telescope is a 4.2-meter clear aperture telescope undertaken by the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. It will feature an interchangeable secondary assembly to allow the use of either a prime focus instrument or a secondary mirror. In addition, it will have an active optical system and provisions for a wide range of instruments. This paper describes the design of the telescope mount and drive systems. Particular challenges associated with the design include: consideration for the weight of the 3500 lb Prime Focus Assembly (PFA) instrument; interchangeable secondary assemblies; and providing thermal and mechanical stability in between updates to maintain alignment between optical elements.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Design of the Discovery Channel Telescope mount does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Design of the Discovery Channel Telescope mount, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Design of the Discovery Channel Telescope mount will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1811158