Smaller 1,325" 34 meter telescope exampling illustration |
Largest 1800" 46 meter telescope exampling illustration |
How do you handle such large monsters with limited space at Singularity Observatory?
The Observatory is under restructuring to handle both monster telescopes. As the smaller 1,325-inch diameter telescope is just completed, it's being prepared for the official celebration of First Light and the relocation to the Astronomical Gateway of the sky. This gives the 34-meter wide small fry telescope up front priority, first in queue, as the larger 46-meter big fry waits its turn. Who owns twin 34 and 46-meter telescopes? Previously the largest were only 10 meters (Keck1, Keck 2, HET), though amping is a relatively new process. Singularity Observatory technicians and construction workers are clearing land to make full space for the new giant telescope, a process that might be completed by the end of the week. Also being prepared is the new shielding against the harsh sun which reaches up to 120-deg. in the shade during the peak summer. A second new lighter weight shielding will initially be in place for more tests.
Exampling 34-meter Telescope Spectacular Performance
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