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Commissioning results from the Robo-AO-2 facility for rapid visible and near-infrared AO imaging

Christoph Baranec, James Ou, Reed Riddle, Ruihan Zhang, Luke Mckay, Rachel Rampy, Morgan Bonnet, Iven Hamilton, Greg Ching, Jessica G. Young, Maïssa Salama, Paul Barnes, Shane Jacobson, Peter M. Onaka, Mark Chun, Zachary Werber, Keith Powell, Marcos A. van Dam, B. J. Shappee

Year
2024
Citations
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Abstract

We installed the next-generation automated laser adaptive optics system, Robo-AO-2, on the University of Hawaii 2.2-m telescope on Maunakea in 2023. We engineered Robo-AO-2 to deliver robotic, diffraction-limited observations at visible and near-infrared wavelengths in unprecedented numbers. This new instrument takes advantage of upgraded components, manufacturing techniques and control; and includes a parallel reconfigurable natural guide star wavefront sensor with which to explore hybrid wavefront sensing techniques. We present the results of commissioning in 2023 and 2024.

Keywords

Adaptive opticsWavefrontOpticsWavefront sensorLaser guide starTelescopeComputer scienceInfraredDeformable mirrorRemote sensing

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