Study of a large optical/IR telescope scheme
Abstract
The general design and operation of a large telescope array consisting of six 2.16-m telescopes are examined. The telescope can be operated both in the visible and IR wavelength regions in three different modes: (1) as an individual 2.16-m telescope at the prime focus, Cassegrain focus, and Coude focus; (2) as an incoherent array for the visible wavelength region; and (3) as a phase array. The advantages and disadvantages of the telescope array proposed here are examined from the technological, performance, and cost effectiveness standpoints.
- Publication:
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Acta Astronomica Sinica
- Pub Date:
- June 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992AcASn..33..212Z
- Keywords:
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- Infrared Astronomy;
- Infrared Telescopes;
- Visible Spectrum;
- Cassegrain Optics;
- Delay Lines;
- Field Of View;
- Light Beams;
- Transmittance;
- Astronomy