TELESCOPE EQUIPMENT OPTICS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site segmented mirror A large mirror construction technique in which many smaller elements are built and then actively controlled to conform to the shape of the required large mirror. The Hobby-Eberly Telescope, for example, uses a segmented mirror, as shown in the illustration. The same technique will be used in the construction of the world's largest optical telescope, the Giant Magellan Telescope. Related categories    • TELESCOPE EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES    • OPTICS AND OPTICAL PHENOMENA Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP