Paper 13094-116
Design and performance of a double focus optical telescope
Abstract
A double-focus optical telescope (DOT) has been built for public observation and scientific research. The unique optical property of the DOT is that, both the Ritchey-Chretien (R-C) and Prime Focus systems are achieved on one telescope, using a common primary mirror. Switching between the R-C and Prime Focus systems is accomplished by moving the secondary mirror away from the optical path. The DOT also provides public observations through the eyepiece system.
Presenter
Shanghai Astronomical Observatory (China)
The author mainly conducts research in the design of telescope optical systems and optical detection related fields