Paper 13094-93
Paper 13094-93
Design and fabrication of fold mirror (M3) system for New Robotic Telescope
21 June 2024 • 16:30 - 16:50 Japan Standard Time | Room G403/404, North - 4F
Abstract
The New Robotic Telescope (NRT) is an autonomous telescope that can operate multiple instruments at the Cassegrain focal station and the straight-through port. The optical beam is directed to the ports by a fold mirror subsystem in the focal station assembly. The fold mirror is elliptical in shape, manufactured by Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF), and polished down to RMS surface deformation of λ/20. An optomechanical analysis is performed to simulate the effect of gravity over the mirror surface deformation and the results have been compared to the interferometry plots to optimize the Ion Beam Figuring (IBF) process to polish the mirror aperture. The design and manufacturing of the mirror assembly, including the gluing process, will be summarised as part of this presentation.
Presenter
Astrophysics Research Institute (United Kingdom)
Ali is a Senior Mechanical Designer at New Robotic Telescope. With a robust background as an aerospace engineer and mechanical designer, Ali possesses extensive experience in optomechanical, structural, and mechanism design, and analysis. He has a diverse background in designing systems for airplanes, rockets, and telescopes. Currently, he leads the team responsible for designing the focal station at NRT, driving innovation and excellence in the field of optical telescope.