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Manufacture of large glass honeycomb mirrors (1982)

Hill, J. M. ; Angel, J. R. P.

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Publication Date: 2019-07-13

Description: The problem of making very large glass mirrors for astronomical telescopes is examined, and the advantages of honeycomb mirrors made of borosilicate glass are discussed. Thermal gradients in the glass that degrade the figure of thick borosilicate mirrors during use can be largely eliminated in a honeycomb structure by internal ventilation (in air) or careful control of the radiation environment (in space). It is expected that ground-based telescopes with honeycomb mirrors will give better images than those with solid mirrors. Materials, techniques, and the experience that has been gained making trial mirrors and test castings as part of a program to develop 8-10-m-diameter lightweight mirrors are discussed.

Keywords: OPTICS

Type: International Conference on Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes; Mar 11, 1982 - Mar 13, 1982; Tucson, AZ

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