A View In The Mirror--Or Through The Looking Glass

Aden B. Meinel; Marjorie P. Meinel

doi:10.1117/12.950367

21 February 1986 A View In The Mirror--Or Through The Looking Glass

Aden B. Meinel, Marjorie P. Meinel

Proceedings Volume 0571, Large Optics Technology; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.950367
Event: 29th Annual Technical Symposium, 1985, San Diego, United States

Abstract

We briefly discuss the development of optical telescopes from the age of astrology to those of today and the future. We include the rationale for changes in the design of telescopes during this time. We also discuss the cost drivers and how to reduce them.

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Aden B. Meinel and Marjorie P. Meinel "A View In The Mirror--Or Through The Looking Glass", Proc. SPIE 0571, Large Optics Technology, (21 February 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.950367

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