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31 October 2000 Telescope revolution
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The scientific and technical challenges facing the astronomical community during the next decade are discussed within the framework of new technology and technical management issues. The astronomical telescope and instrument communities of industry, academia and government need to be prepared to meet the challenges of 21st century Astronomy. Emphasis is given to ground-based optical and infrared astronomy.
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James B. Breckinridge "Telescope revolution", Proc. SPIE 4091, Imaging Technology and Telescopes, (31 October 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.405765
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KEYWORDS
Space telescopes

Telescopes

Astronomical telescopes

Astronomy

Interferometers

Adaptive optics

Aerospace engineering

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