Two-degree FOV prime focus corrector and ADC concepts for the 4.2m WHT

Details Two-degree FOV prime focus corrector and ADC concepts for the 4.2m WHT Two-degree FOV prime focus corrector and ADC concepts for the 4.2m WHT

Jul 2010

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2010spie.7735e.200a&link_type=abstract

Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy III. Edited by McLean, Ian S.; Ramsay, Suzanne K.; Takami, Hideki. Pro

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Scientific paper

We present two conceptual optical designs for a new refractive corrector for the prime focus of the 4.2m William Herschel Telescope, optimised to allow wide-field multi-object spectroscopy. The proposed designs satisfy the demanding requirement that the PSF be smaller than 0.5 arcsec (80% encircled energy) over a two degree FOV and a wavelength range of 370 - 1000 nm. We discuss the specifications and describe the design process for the correctors, which also act as atmospheric dispersion correctors (ADC). The designs we present form the basis of a realistic manufacturable system.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Two-degree FOV prime focus corrector and ADC concepts for the 4.2m WHT 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 Two-degree FOV prime focus corrector and ADC concepts for the 4.2m WHT, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Two-degree FOV prime focus corrector and ADC concepts for the 4.2m WHT will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1381792