A Game-Changer for Space Telescopes: Membrane Mirrors Revolutionize Astronomy
Mirrors that are both lightweight and flexible could be compactly rolled up for the launch, and then accurately reshaped once they are deployed. Scientists have developed a new method to produce and shape large, high-quality mirrors, significantly thinner than the primary mirrors traditionally em
Sebastian Rabien Max Planck Institute For Extraterrestrial Physics Optica Publishing Group New Way To Make Telescope Mirrors Max Planck Institute Extraterrestrial Physics
Source: scitechdaily.com