A remarkable design with inherent third-order optical perfection, this basic arrangement of mirrors has been rediscovered several times since M. Paul's 1935 paper. Despite the Stevick-Paul's superficial resemblance to a TCT, all mirrors are coaxial. The unobstructed view in this design comes from using the optics "off-axis".
Using a flat to fold the light path, Bob Novack of Pittsburgh, Pa compacted the design and eliminated the diagonal mirror. Bob's plans for this 6" f/10 are here. | ||
Viewed from the eyepiece end, one notices the two finders on Bob's telescope. The finder on top is unity power. Bob is justly happy and proud of his telescope's performance | ||
A.L. Woods and Dave Stevick with Al's pioneering 6" f/12 Stevick-Paul telescope. The light path painted on the side of the telescope quietly answers the most frequently asked question. |
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Curator: Hartmut Frommert
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