Preliminary prototypes of solid telescopes for cubesat

Alberto Riva; Mario Gai; Federico Landini; Deborah Busonero; Alberto Vecchiato; Gerardo Capobianco; Valeria Caracci

doi:10.1117/12.3018822

18 July 2024 Preliminary prototypes of solid telescopes for cubesat

Alberto Riva, Mario Gai, Federico Landini, Deborah Busonero, Alberto Vecchiato, Gerardo Capobianco, Valeria Caracci

Proceedings Volume 13096, Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy X; 13096AD (2024) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3018822
Event: SPIE Astronomical Telescopes + Instrumentation, 2024, Yokohama, Japan

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Abstract

Small and compact optics are a key element for future small missions, in particular cubesat. We started the miniaturization concept study in order to adapt the idea to the small cubesat envelope; lab tests on representative units are in progress, as part of a INAF Mini Grant awarded in 2022. In particular, we aimed at simplification of the initial design, in order to cope with costs and available space. Preliminary results are shown in this paper. We study standard reflective coatings and propose an innovative approach for future development of the design. We characterize the telescope and put it into the experimental perspective of a ground based instrument, trying to identify and solve the main issues towards the subsequent spatialization.

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Alberto Riva, Mario Gai, Federico Landini, Deborah Busonero, Alberto Vecchiato, Gerardo Capobianco, and Valeria Caracci "Preliminary prototypes of solid telescopes for cubesat", Proc. SPIE 13096, Ground-based and Airborne Instrumentation for Astronomy X, 13096AD (18 July 2024); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.3018822

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