Lazuli Space Observatory
(plan for a 3-meter space telescope)
The Lazuli Space Observatory is a concept for a 3-meter
visible-light/near-infrared space telescope
to launch in 2029 or the early 2030s.
It is a private effort, in collaboration with universities.
Instruments:
Efforts are being made to incorporate modern technology without the
lengthy development time other similar missions have required.
It will use an off-axis three-mirror anastigmat
configuration.
(telescope,reflector,spacecraft,visible light,infrared)
Further reading:
https://www.schmidtsciences.org/schmidt-observatory-system/#modal-lazuli-space-observatory
https://astro.arizona.edu/news/first-ever-private-space-telescope-could-launch-decades-end
https://spacenews.com/sstl-to-build-spacecraft-for-private-space-telescope/
https://www.science.org/content/article/ex-google-ceo-funds-private-space-telescope-bigger-hubble
https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.02556
| WaveL | Freq | Photon
Energy | | |
| 400nm | 750THz | 3.1eV | begin | Lazuli Space Observatory |
| 1700nm | 176THz | 729meV | end | Lazuli Space Observatory |
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