title: Active optics primary mirror support system for the 2.6 m VST telescope.
abstract: The Very Large Telescope Survey Telescope (VST) is equipped with an active optics system in order to correct low-order aberrations. The 2.6 m primary mirror is supported both axially and laterally and is surrounded by several safety devices for earthquake protection. We describe the mirror support system and discuss the results of the qualification test campaign.
authors.affiliation: Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte, Salita Moiariello 16, I-80131 Naples, Italy. schipani@oacn.inaf.it
authors.forename: Pietro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schipani
authors.forename: Sergio
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: D'Orsi
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ferragina
authors.forename: Davide
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Fierro
authors.forename: Laurent
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Marty
authors.forename: Cesare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Molfese
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Perrotta