Robo-AO: An Autonomous Laser Adaptive Optics and Science System
Imaging and Applied Optics2011pp. AWA2–AWA2
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Christoph Baranec, Reed Riddle, A. N. Ramaprakash, Nicholas M. Law, Shriharsh P. Tendulkar, S. R. Kulkarni, Richard G. Dekany, Khanh Bui, Jack Davis, J. Zolkower, Jason Fucik, Mahesh Burse, H. K. Das, Pravin Chordia, M. M. Kasliwal, E. O. Ofek, Timothy D. Morton, John Asher Johnson
Abstract
Robo-AO, a fully autonomous, laser guide star adaptive optics and science system, is being commissioned at Palomar Observatory’s 60-inch telescope. Here we discuss the instrument, scientific goals and results of initial on-sky operation.
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