Massive Monolithic Telescope

A massive monolithic telescope is a single piece of glass (the meaning of both massive and monolithic) with 4 surfaces polished to specific profiles, two of them with a reflective coating.[1][2]

Basically, it is a modified version of the Schmidt-Cassegrain design without an air space.

Note: A massive monolithic telescope is not the same as the MMTO.

References
  1. "Monolithic Telescopes for Short-Wave Infrared Applications | Innovation and Partnerships Office". ipo.llnl.gov. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
  2. "Making a Monolithic Telescope Part 2: Machining Glass". Youtube. Retrieved 22 April 2022.


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