Observing techniques for astronomical laser guide star adaptive optics

Claire E. Max; Bruce A. Macintosh; Scot S. Olivier; Donald T. Gavel; Herbert W. Friedman

doi:10.1117/12.321706

11 September 1998 Observing techniques for astronomical laser guide star adaptive optics

Claire E. Max, Bruce A. Macintosh, Scot S. Olivier, Donald T. Gavel, Herbert W. Friedman

Proceedings Volume 3353, Adaptive Optical System Technologies; (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321706
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 1998, Kona, HI, United States

Abstract

We discuss astronomical observing requirement sand their implementation using sodium-layer laser guide star adaptive optics. Specific issues requiring implementation include the ability to place the astronomical object at different locations within the field of view; reliable subtraction of Rayleigh-scattered light; efficient focusing; and stable ;point-spread-function characterization.

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Claire E. Max, Bruce A. Macintosh, Scot S. Olivier, Donald T. Gavel, and Herbert W. Friedman "Observing techniques for astronomical laser guide star adaptive optics", Proc. SPIE 3353, Adaptive Optical System Technologies, (11 September 1998); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.321706

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