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Re: [ATM] Ultra-Thin Edge Support Idea - RE:[atm_free] ULTRA-THIN30"mirror from Hong Kong



Peter wrote:
> Observatory
> mirrors have thickness ratios which are radical in comparison to the 30:1
> just discussed. Surely with all of the potential on this board we can come
> up with a means to support large thin mirrors to an accuracy of 1/4
> wavefront.


Modern large thin observatory mirrors have extremely sophisticated,
complex support systems.  They have active supports under constant
computer feedback control.  Muy complicado!

Mark Holm
mdholm@telerama.com

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