ADONIS: ADaptive Optics Near Infrared System
Encyclopedia
ADONIS was a second-generation adaptive optics
system for the astronomical community. It was mounted on the ESO 3.6m telescope at La Silla Observatory. More than 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles were published based on this instrument data.
instrument.
It was decommissioned in 2001. It is the first AO system offered to a large community of astronomers.
Adaptive optics
Adaptive optics is a technology used to improve the performance of optical systems by reducing the effect of wavefront distortions. It is used in astronomical telescopes and laser communication systems to remove the effects of atmospheric distortion, and in retinal imaging systems to reduce the...
system for the astronomical community. It was mounted on the ESO 3.6m telescope at La Silla Observatory. More than 40 peer-reviewed scientific articles were published based on this instrument data.
History
ADONIS is the final version of diverse Adaptive Optics (AO) prototypes named Come-on and Come-on +. It was offered in its final version in October 1996 as an official ESOESO
ESO, as a three-letter abbreviation, may stand for:* European Southern Observatory* Ensemble Studios Online* English Symphony Orchestra* Edmonton Symphony Orchestra* Executive Stock Options...
instrument.
It was decommissioned in 2001. It is the first AO system offered to a large community of astronomers.