Adaptive optics systems at the large binocular telescope

Julian C. Christou, Enrico Pinna, Doug Miller, Shane Walsh, Guido Agapito, Fabio Rossi, Cedric Plantet, Steve Ertel, Barry Rothberg

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Abstract

We present an overview of the AO systems at the LBT concentrating on the unique capability of two adaptive secondary mirrors and pyramid wavefront sensing. These permit AO compensation down to 16th magnitude guide stars enhancing field coverage as well as extreme AO compensation for bright targets.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdaptive Optics
Subtitle of host publicationAnalysis, Methods and Systems, AOMS 2020
Place of PublicationUSA
PublisherThe Optical Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781557528209
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020
Externally publishedYes
EventAdaptive Optics: Analysis, Methods and Systems, AOMS 2020 - Part of Imaging and Applied Optics Congress 2020 - Virtual, Online, United States
Duration: 22 Jun 202026 Jun 2020

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers

Conference

ConferenceAdaptive Optics: Analysis, Methods and Systems, AOMS 2020 - Part of Imaging and Applied Optics Congress 2020
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityVirtual, Online
Period22/06/2026/06/20

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