One Mirror Telescope Calculator
Mirror Type
Parabolic
Spherical
Add Aperture Diaphragm
Mirror Diameter
[mm]
Mirror Focal Length
[mm]
Back Working Distance
[mm]
Half Field Angle
[deg.]
* Use Aperture diaphragm in conunction with spherical mirror only
** The Aperture diaphragm is located at the radius of curvature to eliminate coma
*** This Calculator is based on
Jean Texereau book, "How to Make a Telescope"