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Early segmented mirror, built out of 61 hexagonal segments in 1952.
Early segmented mirror, built out of 61 hexagonal segments in 1952.
SALT's segmented mirror
SALT's segmented mirror
The Keck II telescope showing the segmented primary mirror
The Keck II telescope showing the segmented primary mirror
Mirror segments made of beryllium
Mirror segments made of beryllium
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Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy
24-inch convertible Newtonian/Cassegrain reflecting telescope on display at the Franklin Institute
24-inch convertible Newtonian/Cassegrain reflecting telescope on display at the Franklin Institute
A replica of Newton's second reflecting telescope which was presented to the Royal Society in 1672.
A replica of Newton's second reflecting telescope which was presented to the Royal Society in 1672.
The great telescope of Birr Castle, the Leviathan of Parsonstown. Modern day remnants of the mirror and support structure.
The great telescope of Birr Castle, the Leviathan of Parsonstown. Modern day remnants of the mirror and support structure.