Final Update On The "Bend-And-Polish" Project

L. D. Barr; J. H. Richardson; K-L Shu

doi:10.1117/12.963579

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20 August 1986 Final Update On The "Bend-And-Polish" Project

L. D. Barr, J. H. Richardson, K-L Shu

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Proceedings Volume 0628, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes III; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963579
Event: 1986 Astronomy Conferences, 1986, Tucson, United States

Abstract

A 2-meter diameter off-axis parabola has been produced using the stressed mirror polishing technique. Surface accuracy obtained was better than 0.25μm (rms), somewhat short of the intended goal. Further improvement is limited by mechanical factors. Results are presented. No further work is planned. Some of the equipment will be loaned to the fabricator of mirrors for the Keck Ten-Meter Telescope.

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L. D. Barr, J. H. Richardson, and K-L Shu "Final Update On The "Bend-And-Polish" Project", Proc. SPIE 0628, Advanced Technology Optical Telescopes III, (20 August 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.963579

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