Chabot Observatory's Leah and Rachel: the results of modern testing on 8-inch (1883) and 20-inch (1914) refracting telescopes

Robert E. Schalck

doi:10.1117/12.868498

8 September 2010 Chabot Observatory's Leah and Rachel: the results of modern testing on 8-inch (1883) and 20-inch (1914) refracting telescopes

Robert E. Schalck

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Proceedings Volume 7652, International Optical Design Conference 2010; 76520N (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.868498
Event: International Optical Design Conference 2010, 2010, Jackson Hole, WY, United States

Abstract

A unique opportunity to test two antique refracting telescopes using interferometers and the surprising results that they meet modern standards, in terms of optical performance.

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Robert E. Schalck "Chabot Observatory's Leah and Rachel: the results of modern testing on 8-inch (1883) and 20-inch (1914) refracting telescopes", Proc. SPIE 7652, International Optical Design Conference 2010, 76520N (8 September 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.868498

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