Coherent Optical System Of Modular Imaging Collectors (COSMIC): An Approach For A Large Aperture High Angular Resolution Telescope In Space

B Davis; G Hunt; D Korsch; M Nein

doi:10.1117/12.937567

2 March 1984 Coherent Optical System Of Modular Imaging Collectors (COSMIC): An Approach For A Large Aperture High Angular Resolution Telescope In Space

B Davis, G Hunt, D Korsch, M Nein

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Proceedings Volume 0440, Synthetic Aperture Systems I; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.937567
Event: 27th Annual Technical Symposium, 1983, San Diego, United States

Abstract

Very high angular resolution can be achieved in UV/optical astronomy through interfero meters in space. A concept analysis of COSMIC, which may be placed into orbit by the Space Shuttle in the late 19901s, is discussed. The photon-collecting area is three times larger than that of Space Telescope (ST), and exceeds its resolution by approximately on order of magnitude. Several alternative configurations are presented to scope the extent of design approaches which may be achievable within the transportation capability of the Space Shuttle.

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B Davis, G Hunt, D Korsch, and M Nein "Coherent Optical System Of Modular Imaging Collectors (COSMIC): An Approach For A Large Aperture High Angular Resolution Telescope In Space", Proc. SPIE 0440, Synthetic Aperture Systems I, (2 March 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.937567

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