Pathfinder for an international large optical telescope

J. S. Lawrence; M. G. Burton; M. C B Ashley; J. W V Storey

doi:10.1051/eas:2005051

Pathfinder for an international large optical telescope

J. S. Lawrence
, M. G. Burton
, M. C B Ashley
, J. W V Storey

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Abstract

PILOT (Pathfinder for an International Large Optical Telescope) is a proposed 2 m class optical/infrared telescope to be sited at Dome C on the Antarctic plateau. Recent site testing results from Dome C have shown remarkable ground level seeing, a large isoplanatic angle, and a long atmospheric coherence time. These factors significantly improve the resolution and increase the capabilities of adaptive optics systems. Additionally, the low sky emission at Dome C gives a significant increase in infrared sensitivity compared to typical midlatitude sites. PILOT is envisaged as a winterised version of a commercially available 2 m class telescope, with a simple low cost dome (sufficient for the low ground level wind speeds), and a tip-tilt and/or a deformable secondary mirror. A number of science cameras covering the visible to the sub-millimetre are being considered.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	EAS Publications Series Volume 14 (2005)
Subtitle of host publication	Dome C Astronomy and Astrophysics Meeting
Editors	M. Giard, F. Casoli, F. Paletou
Place of Publication	Les Ulis
Publisher	EDP Science
Pages	321-324
Number of pages	4
Volume	14
Edition	EAS Publications Series
ISBN (Print)	2868838359, 9782868838353
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1051/eas:2005051
Publication status	Published - 2005
Externally published	Yes
Event	Dome C Astronomy and Astrophysics Meeting - Toulouse, France Duration: 28 Jun 2004 → 30 Jun 2004

Publication series

Name	EAS Publications Series
Volume	14
ISSN (Print)	16334760
ISSN (Electronic)	16381963

Other

Other	Dome C Astronomy and Astrophysics Meeting
Country/Territory	France
City	Toulouse
Period	28/06/04 → 30/06/04

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Lawrence, J. S., Burton, M. G., Ashley, M. C. B., & Storey, J. W. V. (2005). Pathfinder for an international large optical telescope. In M. Giard, F. Casoli, & F. Paletou (Eds.), EAS Publications Series Volume 14 (2005) : Dome C Astronomy and Astrophysics Meeting (EAS Publications Series ed., Vol. 14, pp. 321-324). (EAS Publications Series; Vol. 14). EDP Science. https://doi.org/10.1051/eas:2005051

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Lawrence, JS, Burton, MG, Ashley, MCB & Storey, JWV 2005, Pathfinder for an international large optical telescope. in M Giard, F Casoli & F Paletou (eds), EAS Publications Series Volume 14 (2005) : Dome C Astronomy and Astrophysics Meeting. EAS Publications Series edn, vol. 14, EAS Publications Series, vol. 14, EDP Science, Les Ulis, pp. 321-324, Dome C Astronomy and Astrophysics Meeting, Toulouse, France, 28/06/04. https://doi.org/10.1051/eas:2005051

Pathfinder for an international large optical telescope. / Lawrence, J. S.; Burton, M. G.; Ashley, M. C B et al.
EAS Publications Series Volume 14 (2005) : Dome C Astronomy and Astrophysics Meeting. ed. / M. Giard; F. Casoli; F. Paletou. Vol. 14 EAS Publications Series. ed. Les Ulis: EDP Science, 2005. p. 321-324 (EAS Publications Series; Vol. 14).

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