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Appl Opt
; 49(8): 1234-41, 2010 Mar 10.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20220878
RESUMO
The Very Large Telescope Survey Telescope (VST) is equipped with an active optics system in order to correct low-order aberrations. The 2.6 m primary mirror is supported both axially and laterally and is surrounded by several safety devices for earthquake protection. We describe the mirror support system and discuss the results of the qualification test campaign.