Fabrication of the high-resolution mirror assembly for the HEAO-2 X-ray telescope
Abstract
The fabrication and test program of the high-resolution mirror assembly (HRMA) for the HEAO-2 X-ray telescope are outlined. Each phase of fabrication and testing is described, except for the surface roughness measurement and the optical coating (discussed in separate papers). Attention is given to a discussion of fusing and optical shaping, optical figuring and metrology, as well as optical assembly and alignment. Test equipment and methods are described. Pertinent specifications of the HRMA are summarized.
- Publication:
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Space optics: Imaging X-ray optics workshop
- Pub Date:
- January 1979
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1979SPIE..184..131Y
- Keywords:
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- Heao 2;
- Paraboloid Mirrors;
- Spaceborne Telescopes;
- X Ray Telescopes;
- Assemblies;
- Fabrication;
- Grinding (Comminution);
- High Resolution;
- Metrology;
- Polishing;
- Surface Finishing;
- Engineering (General)