Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jan 2011
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2011aas...21725205k&link_type=abstract
American Astronomical Society, AAS Meeting #217, #252.05; Bulletin of the American Astronomical Society, Vol. 43, 2011
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Scientific paper
The LSST Project continues to advance the design and development of an observatory system capable of capturing 20,000 deg2 of the sky in six wavebands over ten years. Optical fabrication of the unique M1/M3 monolithic mirror has entered final front surface optical processing. After substantial grinding to remove 5 tons of excess glass above the M3 surface, a residual of a single spin casting, both distinct optical surfaces are now clearly evident. Loose abrasive grinding has begun and polishing is to occur during 2011 and final optical testing is planned in early 2012. The M1/M3 telescope cell and internal component designs have matured to support on telescope operational requirements and off telescope coating needs. The mirror position system (hardpoint actuators) and mirror support system (figure actuator) designs have developed through internal laboratory analysis and testing. Review of thermal requirements has assisted with definition of a thermal conditioning and control system. Pre-cooling the M1/M3 substrate will enable productive observing during the large temperature swing often seen at twilight. The M2 ULE™ substrate is complete and lies in storage waiting for additional funding to enable final optical polishing. This 3.5m diameter, 100mm thick meniscus substrate has been ground to within 40 microns of final figure. Detailed design of the telescope mount, including subflooring, has been developed. Finally, substantial progress has been achieved on the facility design. In early 2010, LSST contracted with ARCADIS Geotecnica Consultores, a Santiago based engineering firm to lead the formal architectural design effort for the summit facility.
Andrew John R.
Barr Jeffrey D.
DeVries Joe
Gressler William J.
Hileman Ed
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