Frame and Mount
Here we discuss the dome construction and equatorial mount including things like vibration isolation and temperature considerations.
Dome, Slit and Motors
Here we discuss the dome and slit and how they are controlled.
Primary Mirror
Here we discuss the details of the primary mirror including size, type.
Secondary Mirror and Hexapod
Here we discuss the details of the secondary mirror including size, type, purpose and fine positioning with hexapod.
Heat Management
As seen below copper tubing is fed underneath the primary mirror and also around the field stop. The system is based on a Neslab re-circulating chiller, model M-33, with a 1.3 gal/min pump. It is capable of absorbing the ~200 watts at prime focus.
Cooling underneath the primary
Cooling around the field stop
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Polarimeter
Here the details concerning the polarimeter are discussed.
Fiber Head
Here we discuss the fiber configuration and details.
Optical Fiber Imaging Spectralpoarimeter (OFIS)
Here we discuss the signal analysis via the focusing lenses, spectrograph, polarimeter, dewar and NICMOS Array Camera.