MAG 585
Magellan-Baade telescope Adaptive Secondary Mirror
2012
Project specifications
Main Scope
Adaptive Deformable Secondary Mirror
Developed by
Microgate, ADS International
First light
2012
Primary Mirror diameter
6,5 m
Secondary Mirror diameter
0,85 m
Number of actuators
585
Structure size
University of Arizona – Steward Observatory
MAG 585
Magellan-Baade telescope Adaptive Secondary Mirror
Status:
operational until 2017
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Descrizione
The Magellan Baade Telescope is equipped with a 585 actuators adaptive secondary. The unit started operation in 2012 and is very similar the LBT 672 adaptive secondaries, adopting the same support structure, where the outermost actuators’ ring ia not used, and with a smaller mirror.
microgate responsibilities
Microgate designed the control system and the related electronics and real-time software, including the Real Time Reconstructor and the Slope Computers, performing final integration of the system and electromechanical testing.
