#adaptive optics system

Keck II Telescope Receives Upgrade to See in Infrared

The newly upgraded adaptive optics (AO) system on W.M. Keck Observatory’s Keck II telescope now features the first infrared pyramid wavefront sensor available for scientific use.

Laser Guide Stars Focus of Imiloa Presentation Friday

The talk on artificial stars and how they are used is part of the Imiloa Astronomy Center’s monthly Maunakea Skies program.