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Ritchey–Chrétien telescope

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Branch of physics Optics Optical instrument Optical telescope Reflecting telescope Cassegrain reflector
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A Ritchey–Chrétien telescope has hyperbolic primary and secondary mirrors chosen to cancel third-order spherical aberration and coma. It retains astigmatism and field curvature; wide-field instruments may require additional correction.

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