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The Japanese National Large Telescope

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  25 April 2016

Tomakazu Kogure  and
Keiichi Kodaira
Tomakazu Kogure
Affiliation:
Department of Astronomy, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Keiichi Kodaira
Affiliation:
National Astronomical Observatory, Mitaka, Tokyo, Japan
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Abstract

The Japanese National Large Telescope is an 8-metre class optical-infrared reflector with a monolithic thin meniscus mirror, to be constructed at the Mauna Kea summit, Hawaii. The JNLT will be characterised by high quality performance in the optical and infrared regions, achieved by adopting new technologies such as active mirror support, fast optics and a thermally controlled dome. In particular, high infrared qualities are regarded as the most important characteristics among various design goals.

The JNLT project is now close to the final study phase before construction. This paper reviews the scientific motivations and the special technical features of the JNLT. Finally, the promotion of international collaboration around the JNLT is emphasised.

Type
Invited
Information
Publications of the Astronomical Society of Australia , Volume 9 , Issue 1 , 1991 , pp. 52 - 54
Copyright
Copyright © Astronomical Society of Australia 1991

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References

Kogure, T. and Tokunaga, A. T., 1989, (eds.) Japanese National Large Telescope and Related Engineering Developments, Kluwer Academic Publishers, (re-printed from Astrophys. Space Sci., 160, Nos. 1 and 2).Google Scholar