US EditionLiquid Mirrors In Space Could Unlock Next-Gen Telescopes
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The first images from the Vera Rubin Telescope were released this week. It is named after the American astronomer Vera Rubin, who pioneered the study of the rotation speed of galaxies. Scientists believe the telescope will raise questions that they have not yet thought of. Three-mirror design and the largest camera in the worldThe telescope sits on the top of Cerro Pachón in the Andes mountains in Chile. The location is considered ideal for star…
Liquid Mirrors In Space Could Unlock Next-Gen Telescopes
Modelling the fluid dynamics of a proposed 50-metre liquid-mirror space telescope, the Fluidic Telescope (FLUTE), reveals a predictable relationship between telescope manoeuvring and surface deformation, demonstrating the potential for maintaining optical functionality for extended periods despite micron-level distortions, and offering crucial insights for the development of this novel astronomical technology.
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