Collimating mount



Telescope and collimator f-ratios






Case (a) : telescope f-ratio > collimator f-ratio OK. Still, a smaller etalon can be used.
Case (b) : telescope f-ratio = collimator f-ratio Optimal.
Case (c) : telescope f-ratio < collimator f-ratio NOK. The telescope aperture is vigneted.
Equivalent to having a small aperture telescope.





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