Very large optical-infrared telescopes: today and tomorrow
Abstract
Some of the achievements and capabilities of the current generation of 8-10 metre optical-infrared telescopes are reviewed. The challenges of building yet larger optical-infrared telescopes in the diameter range 30 to 100 metres are discussed.
- Publication:
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The Scientific Requirements for Extremely Large Telescopes
- Pub Date:
- 2006
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 2006IAUS..232...13L