Diagonal mirror

Diagonal mirror

Diagonal mirror may refer to:

  • The flat Secondary mirror used in a Newtonian telescope
  • Another name for right angled eyepiece mount used in telescopes called a Star diagonal
  • An optical Edwardian parlour entertainment device also known as a Zograscope



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