MORFEO
Multi-conjugate Adaptive Optics Relay For ELT Observations
2028
Project specifications
Main Scope
Two Deformable Mirrors for ELT Adaptive Optics Relay
Developed by
AdOptica (Microgate + ADS International)
First light
2028
Primary Mirror diameter
39 m
Deformable mirrors
0.88 - 1.22 m
Number of actuators
928 - 1225
Structure size
final installation at Cerro Armazones, Chile
Istituto Nazionale di AstroFisica – Osservatorio Astronomico di Bologna (INAF – OAB)
MORFEO
Multi-conjugate Adaptive Optics Relay For ELT Observations
Status:
Procurement, manufacturing and modular testing
Procurement, manufacturing and modular testing
Description
MORFEO is the multi-conjugate adaptive optics system developed for the ESO Extremely Large Telescope (ELT). Designed to support first-light instrument MICADO and future instrument HARMONY, the system compensates for atmospheric turbulence using advanced deformable mirrors and six laser guide stars.
By delivering sharp and stable near-infrared imaging across a wide field of view, MORFEO enables high-precision astronomical observations and represents a key component in the next generation of ground-based astronomy.
The large optical bench comprehends two Deformable Mirrors, DM1 and DM2, aimed to correct the light aberration induced by the turbulence in the high-altitude atmospheric layers, at 6.5 km and 12.5 km respectively. Such correction, in combination with the Adaptive M4 XXXMetterei un link interno quiXXX that corrects the lover players of the atmosphere, will enable optimal image correction over a large field of view.
microgate responsibilities
The design, construction and testing of both MORFEO DM1 and DM2 has been to Microgate as representative of the AdOptica consortium between Microgate and ADS international. Microgate is specifically responsible for the design of the local and global control system, design and production of the dedicated embedded control electronics, firmware and software development, electronics manufacturing and subsystem testing, final electro-mechanical integration, electromechanical validation, optical testing, and commissioning at customer premises in Bologna.
