Super-size space telescopeA class of space telescopes for astronomical observations with a resolution and collecting capability more than one order of magnitude better than what is expected from the 2.4 m Space Telescope is discussed. To this purpose aplanatic two-mirror systems of coplanar primary/secondary mirror arrangements with approximately 45 deg angles of incidence and an overall diameter of about 100 m have been designed and analyzed. The main advantages of these systems are their compactness and the associated minimization of the moment of inertia in two axes. Two opposing secondary arrangements, one forward-reflecting and the other backward-reflecting are analyzed and compared.
Document ID
19810053332
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Korsch, D. (TAI Corp. Huntsville, AL, United States)
Warner, J. W. (NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1980
Subject Category
Astronomy
Meeting Information
Meeting: Seminar on Active optical devices and applications