Edge sensors for the ELT primary mirror segments
A closeup view of a pair of edge sensors between two adjacent segments. These sensors measure the gap between the segments, as well as the horizontal and vertical shift. This information is then used to control the positioning actuators below each segment.
Credit:ESO/A. Tsaousis
About the Image
Id: | h9A0596 |
Type: | Photographic |
Release date: | 14 March 2024, 19:53 |
Size: | 6720 x 4480 px |
About the Object
Name: | Extremely Large Telescope |
Type: | Unspecified : Technology |
Category: | ELT |
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