Published 1986 | Version v1
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Exploring the galaxies

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Description

The design and applications of the proposed Keck Observatory 10-m telescope are examined. The segmented-mirror telescope is designed for visible and infrared sightings using a mosaic of 36 hexagonal mirror segments in a honeycomb pattern, which is supported by an open-frame system. The telescope uses a Cassegrain focus and the images are recorded by computer-controlled cameras. The systems developed for aligning and polishing the 36 mirror segments are described. The advantages provided by the telescope is infrared capabilities and its utilization in star research are discussed

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Additional titles

Augmented title (English)
With optical telescope

Publishing Information

Journal Title
LBL Res. Rev.
Journal Volume
11
Series
LBL Res. Rev.
Journal Page Range
12-17
ISSN
0882-1305
CODEN
LRREE

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
18034013
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
ACTUATORS; ASTRONOMY; GALAXIES; MECHANICAL STRUCTURES; MIRRORS; POLISHING; SPECIFICATIONS; STARS; TELESCOPES
Descriptors DEC
SURFACE FINISHING