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Originally Posted by RickS
Hmmm... I wonder if you can could actively damp pier vibrations now that we have the computer power to do the measurements and respond in real time. Actually, I'm sure you can. The big question is whether it is economically viable. Perhaps a good AO unit would be a better option.
Cheers,
Rick.
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Absolutely you can actively reduce vibration, with real time control systems. Active vibration control is used in labs for various scientific instruments and imaging gear , BUT I still think it's good to mitigate any vibration as much as possible with the various passive means: isolation, mass, damping ..... As to it's applicability to astro imaging that would be an interesting experiment.
I think the various Active Optics options would also be wonderful for all sorts of reasons. Now Adaptive Optics .... THAT would be great at some sort of consumer/non-professional observatory level for dealing with the atmospheric seeing.
Best
JA