NEWS 25 April 2025

A flexible way to reflect on the Universe

The W.M. Keck Observatory telescopes on Hawaii are receiving upgrades that include an Adaptive Secondary Mirror (ASM) and the Keck Wide Field Imager (KWFI).

The upgrade is accompanied by an ambitious proposal to implement a deployment mechanism. This system will enable rapid switching between the ASM and KWFI within the limited available space, and unlock their full potential. This Mikroniek article discusses the design considerations for the work, commissioned by TNO as a graduation project, which was nominated for the Wim van der Hoek Award 2024. (Image courtesy of TNO)

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