Telescope simulators for Hubble: an overview of optical designs

Various optical configurations for Hubble Space Telescope simulators have been proposed, and some are being built for use as verification tools to characterize the performance of second-generation instruments during ground testing. We describe the Hubble Space Telescope, present an overview of three...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 1993-04, Vol.32 (10), p.1775-1781
Main Authors: Davila, P, Wood, H J, Atcheson, P D, Saunders, R, Sullivan, J, Vaughan, A H, Saisse, M
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Language:English
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Summary:Various optical configurations for Hubble Space Telescope simulators have been proposed, and some are being built for use as verification tools to characterize the performance of second-generation instruments during ground testing. We describe the Hubble Space Telescope, present an overview of three optical designs for simulators, and discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of each configuration.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.32.001775