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Problem: Vignetting by Fold Mirror 1

Manifestation:

  • WFS pupil image not fully illuminated when field-steering significantly off-axis. Reproducable behaviour regardless of position on-sky.

Solution/Recovery:

  • Mirror mount(s)/support structures re-engineered during 2020--2021.
Image
CAD diagram of Fold Mirror 1.

Image
CAD diagram of Fold Mirror 1.

Change Log:

2022-07-12: Updated.
2020-11-25: First version.

This document last updated (UTC): Tuesday 04 March 2025