Re: Simple telescope design question

From: Brian Tung (brian_at_isi.edu)
Date: 06/28/04 

Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 23:32:28 +0000 (UTC)

Chris L Peterson wrote:
> But if you are trying to make a flat mirror, there is only one solution,
> radius=0, and no easy natural physical processes to get you there.

<nitpick> Don't you mean r = infinity? </nitpick>

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