The optical shape of segmented mirrors is controlled by computer-driven thrusters under the mirrors in what is called
A)an achromatic lens.
B)active optics.
C)a Schmidt-Cassegrain design.
D)a Newtonian design.
E)interferometry.

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The technique described in the question where computer-driven thrusters control the optical shape of segmented mirrors is known as active optics.

The Optical Shape of Segmented Mirrors Is Controlled by Computer-Driven