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Old June 23rd 03, 06:28 PM
Jonathan Silverlight
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Default Telescope image

In message k.net,
Wayne Thompson writes
All Reflecor telescope images are due
"cbreez" wrote in message
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Are all telescope images inverted ? Is there a way to change that like put
on a eyepeice that corrects the image ?

Inversion is an intergrate design due the optical charateristics. This

applies only to reflective telescopes. Since reflector are used primarily
for so-called deep space astronomy, this is not really a problem. On the
other hand. a refractor which is normally used for terrestrial viewing gives
an upright image.


Minor correction, but an "astronomical" refractor will give an inverted
image with a normal eyepiece. You can buy a "terrestrial" eyepiece which
gives a right-way-up image, and a spotting-scope which is bought for
terrestrial use - bird-watching or whatever - will have one already
fitted.
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