Sunspotter solar telescope

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2007-02-13

2007-02-13

Nguyen, Thong Q (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Compound lens system

Telescope

C359S399000, C359S405000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10606469

ABSTRACT:
A solar telescope is disclosed that facilitates safe observation of the sun with minimal setup, targeting effort or operator skill. The folded solar telescope of the invention includes a friction stabilized telescope support system that is capable of maintaining a specified telescope orientation. The telescope further includes a targeting system that comprises one or more pointing aids to simplify the process of aligning the telescope with the sun so a solar image is projected onto a viewing surface.

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