Ray Diagram for a Telescope in Normal Adjustment

There is a summary of the key characteristics of astronomical telescopes in a previous post, at https://physbang.com/2026/03/15/a-level-guide-to-astronomical-telescopes/. This article builds on that general overview by explaining a specific skill; how to draw a ray diagram for a refracting telescope in normal adjustment. First, what is "normal adjustment"? It is when the objective and eyepiece lenses … Continue reading Ray Diagram for a Telescope in Normal Adjustment