Inventors:
Scott R. Antonille - Beltsville MD, US
Thomas E. Wallace - Parkton MD, US
David A. Content - Bowie MD, US
Shane W. Wake - Silver Spring MD, US
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and - Washington DC
International Classification:
G02B 7/182
Abstract:
A method for mounting a mirror for use in a telescope includes attaching the mirror to a plurality of adjustable mounts; determining a distortion in the mirror caused by the plurality adjustable mounts, and, if the distortion is determined to be above a predetermined level: adjusting one or more of the adjustable mounts; and determining the distortion in the mirror caused by the adjustable mounts; and in the event the determined distortion is determined to be at or below the predetermined level, rigidizing the adjustable mounts.