Abstract

AST-9731113 Abstract A new type of chopping secondary mirror will be built for the 6.5 meter upgraded Multiple-Mirror Telescope (MMT). Only a thin glass membrane will be "chopped" instead of a large, rigid, secondary mirror. The membrane figure is maintained by servo control against a highly stable backup structure.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9731113
Program Officer
Julian C. Christou
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1998-04-15
Budget End
2003-12-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1997
Total Cost
$616,963
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
University of Arizona
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
Tucson
State
AZ
Country
United States
Zip Code
85721