Design considerations for CELT adaptive optics

Richard G. Dekany; Jerry E. Nelson; Brian J. Bauman

doi:10.1117/12.391511

20 July 2000 Design considerations for CELT adaptive optics

Richard G. Dekany, Jerry E. Nelson, Brian J. Bauman

Proceedings Volume 4003, Optical Design, Materials, Fabrication, and Maintenance; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391511
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2000, Munich, Germany

Abstract

California Institute of Technology and University of California have begun conceptual design studies for a new telescope for astronomical research at visible and infrared wavelengths. The California Extremely Large Telescope (CELT) is currently envisioned as a filled-aperture, steerable, segmented telescope of approximately 30 m diameter. The key to satisfying many of the science goals of this observatory is the availability of diffraction-limited wavefront control. We describe potential observing modes of CELT, including a discussion of the several major outstanding AO system architectural design issues to be resolved prior to the initiation of the detailed design of the adaptive optics capability.

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Richard G. Dekany, Jerry E. Nelson, and Brian J. Bauman "Design considerations for CELT adaptive optics", Proc. SPIE 4003, Optical Design, Materials, Fabrication, and Maintenance, (20 July 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.391511

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