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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 10, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 29, 2009
Scott R. Antonille, Beltsville, MD (US);
Thomas E. Wallace, Parkton, MD (US);
David A. Content, Bowie, MD (US);
Shane W. Wake, Silver Spring, MD (US);
Scott R. Antonille, Beltsville, MD (US);
Thomas E. Wallace, Parkton, MD (US);
David A. Content, Bowie, MD (US);
Shane W. Wake, Silver Spring, MD (US);
Abstract
A method for mounting a mirror for use in a telescope includes attaching the mirror to a plurality of adjustable mounts; determining a distortion in the mirror caused by the plurality adjustable mounts, and, if the distortion is determined to be above a predetermined level: adjusting one or more of the adjustable mounts; and determining the distortion in the mirror caused by the adjustable mounts; and in the event the determined distortion is determined to be at or below the predetermined level, rigidizing the adjustable mounts.