1.5 METER APERTURE PRECISION ON-AXIS LIGHT GATHERER.

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Abstract:

Research directed toward the design, fabrication, and partial testing of optics for future selenodetic-optical-ranging investigations, has resulted in a 60-inch special-purpose telescope and related housing, now installed at the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, Catalina Observatory, Site II. The successful use of an aluminum alloy Tenzalloy for the optics of this instrument continues to advance the current technology of metal mirrors for special astronomic applications. The improved design of this special-purpose telescope over earlier models still in use at the Observatory, increased its efficiency and ease of operation during tests and observing programs. Author

Author(s):
Johnson, Harold L. ; Simmons, Melvin J. ; Forbes, Fred F. ; Percy, James L. ; Waland, Robert L.
Author Organization(s):
ARIZONA UNIV TUCSON LUNAR AND PLANETARY LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final specific rept. 15 Nov 66-14 Mar 67,
Pagination:
0017

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFCRL-68-0659
Contract/Grant Number(s):
AF 19(628)-5941
Task Number(s):
865403
Project Number(s):
AF-8654
Monitor Series:
68-0659
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*ASTRONOMICAL OBSERVATORIES, *TELESCOPES, TELESCOPES, MIRRORS, ALUMINUM ALLOYS, MOON
Field(s)/Group(s):
Astronomy, Optics
Report Date:
1968 Nov 01