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Very large optical-infrared telescopes: today and tomorrow

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  17 May 2006

Malcolm S. Longair
Malcolm S. Longair
Affiliation:
Cavendish Laboratory, University of Cambridge, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0HE, England, UK.
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Abstract

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Some of the achievements and capabilities of the current generation of 8–10 metre optical-infrared telescopes are reviewed. The challenges of building yet larger optical-infrared telescopes in the diameter range 30 to 100 metres are discussed.

Keywords

TelescopesHistory of astronomyFuture prospects
Type
Contributed Papers
Information
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union , Volume 1 , Symposium S232: Scientific Requirements for Extremely Large Telescopes , November 2005 , pp. 13 - 24
Copyright
2006 International Astronomical Union