DocumentCode
846709
Title
Electronics and the stars [telescope control]
Author
Bell, T.E.
Volume
32
Issue
8
fYear
1995
fDate
8/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
16
Lastpage
24
Abstract
The author describes how real-time control now allows the construction of hitherto impossible telescope designs which now un-`twinkles´ the stars and enhances detection of heavenly objects
Keywords
astronomical telescopes; astronomy computing; computerised instrumentation; digital control; real-time systems; telescopes; WIYN telescope; adaptive optics; astronomical telescopes; designs; detection; full aperture tilt; laser beacons; real-time control; remotely controlled telescopes; segmented mirrors; stars; Aerospace electronics; Apertures; Glass; Mirrors; Optical control; Optical design; Optical films; Optical interferometry; Shape control; Telescopes;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/6.402159
Filename
402159
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