Active optics primary mirror support system for the 2.6 m VST telescope.
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.
Schipani
Pietro
P
Osservatorio Astronomico di Capodimonte, Salita Moiariello 16, I-80131 Naples, Italy. schipani@oacn.inaf.it
D'Orsi
Sergio
S
Ferragina
Luigi
L
Fierro
Davide
D
Marty
Laurent
L
Molfese
Cesare
C
Perrotta
Francesco
F