Lessons learned in the design, construction, and implementation of the W.M. Keck Observatory AO system

D. Scott Acton; Peter L. Wizinowich; Michael DiVittorio; Tom Gregory

doi:10.1117/12.390296

7 July 2000 Lessons learned in the design, construction, and implementation of the W.M. Keck Observatory AO system

D. Scott Acton, Peter L. Wizinowich, Michael DiVittorio, Tom Gregory

Proceedings Volume 4007, Adaptive Optical Systems Technology; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390296
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2000, Munich, Germany

Abstract

The construction and integration of the Keck AO system presented many interesting challenges, stemming from the program's unique scientific objectives and the size and shape of the Keck telescope primary mirror. In this paper, we will discuss several technical problems encountered during the design, construction, integration, and commissioning of the Keck AO system, and describe the solutions that have been implemented in the AO system.

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D. Scott Acton, Peter L. Wizinowich, Michael DiVittorio, and Tom Gregory "Lessons learned in the design, construction, and implementation of the W.M. Keck Observatory AO system", Proc. SPIE 4007, Adaptive Optical Systems Technology, (7 July 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.390296

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