PILOT: design and capabilities
W. Saunders, P.R. Gillingham, A.J. McGrath, J.W.V. Storey, J.S., Lawrence
TL;DR
PILOT is a versatile 2.4m telescope designed for wide-field and diffraction-limited observations across 0.5-25 microns, with high image quality and sensitivity for diverse astronomical applications.
Contribution
This paper presents a novel design for a general-purpose, wide-field telescope capable of high-quality imaging from optical to mid-infrared wavelengths.
Findings
Image quality of 0.28-0.3" FWHM across 0.8-2.4 microns
Wide-field and diffraction-limited capabilities
Estimated point source sensitivities
Abstract
The proposed design for PILOT is a general-purpose, wide-field 1 degree 2.4m, f/10 Ritchey-Chretien telescope, with fast tip-tilt guiding, for use 0.5-25 microns. The design allows both wide-field and diffraction-limited use at these wavelengths. The expected overall image quality, including median seeing, is 0.28-0.3" FWHM from 0.8-2.4 microns. Point source sensitivities are estimated.
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