We propose a new type of telescope designed specifically for the lunar environment of high vacuum and low temperature. Large area UV-Visible-IR telescope arrays can be built with ultra-light-weight replica optics. High T(sub c) superconductors provide support, steering, and positioning. Advantages of this approach are light-weight payload compatible with existing launch vehicles, configurable large area optical arrays, no excavation or heavy construction, and frictionless electronically controlled mechanisms. We have built a prototype and will be demonstarting some of its working characteristics.


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    Title :

    Superconductor lunar telescopes --Abstract only


    Contributors:
    Chen, P. C. (author) / Pitts, R. (author) / Shore, S. (author) / Oliversen, R. (author) / Stolarik, J. (author) / Segal, K. (author) / Hojaji, H. (author)

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    Publication date :

    1994-06-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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