Report describes continuing program for development of lightweight hexagonal graphite/epoxy composite panels intended to support precisely curved mirror surfaces assembled into large telescope mirror. Discusses development requirements, technical decisions, fabrication methods, measurements of properties of materials, analytical simulation, and thermal vacuum testing. Telescope flown in orbit around Earth to observe at wavelengths down to 30 micrometers.


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    Title :

    Development Of Composite Panels For Telescope Mirrors


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    Publication date :

    1991-10-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

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    Language :

    English




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