All-spherical catadioptric system for 0.8 m F/4.5 astronomical telescope: Can we compete with the ritchey-chrétien design?

Mehdi Bahrami, Alexander V. Goncharov, Christopher Dainty

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Abstract

Aspherical surfaces are difficult to manufacture, therefore we consider a possibility of using only spherical surfaces. Two optical designs for 800-mm F/4.5 seeing limited telescope are considered: Ritchey-Chrétien and a two-mirror Catadioptric system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationInternational Optical Design Conference, IODC 2010
PublisherOptical Society of America (OSA)
ISBN (Print)9781557528933
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2010
EventInternational Optical Design Conference, IODC 2010 - Jackson Hole, WY, United States
Duration: 13 Jun 201017 Jun 2010

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceInternational Optical Design Conference, IODC 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityJackson Hole, WY
Period13/06/1017/06/10

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