Adaptive mirror unit for the E-ELT under test at AdOptica

The M4 deformable 2.4-metre mirror forms a fundamental part of the E-ELT. This complex collection of mirrors, actuators and control systems can correct the image distortion caused by the turbulence of the Earth’s atmosphere in real time, as well as correct for deformations of the structure of the main telescope caused by wind. The corrected optical system will make the images obtained at the telescope almost as sharp as those taken in space.

This picture shows the optical test of the M4 demonstration prototype.

Credit:

ESO/AdOptica

Over de afbeelding

Id:ann15045d
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:19 juni 2015 15:14
Gerelateerde mededelingen:ann15045
Grootte:4906 x 3271 px

Over het object

Type:Unspecified : Technology : Observatory : Instrument
Categorie:ELT

Afbeeldingstypen

Grote JPEG
3,9 MB

Inzoomen


Achtergrond

1024x768
235,7 KB
1280x1024
358,1 KB
1600x1200
504,3 KB
1920x1200
580,5 KB
2048x1536
819,2 KB