DIGITAL CAMERA-EQUIPPED GROUND TELESCOPE

摘要

An imaging element (3) is disposed behind a group of objective lenses (1), and a retractable quick-return half-mirror (2) is disposed as an optical-path splitting means in the direction of an observation optical system between the group of objective lenses and the imaging element. Plane glass (9) for correcting an change in image-formation position caused by retraction of the quick-return half-mirror is inserted into the optical path of the imaging optical system in association with the retraction of the quick-return mirror from the optical axis of the imaging optical system. The quick-return half-mirror and the plane glass are respectively held at both ends of a mirror guide lever (8) of one rigid member to effect respective retractions and insertions. The quick-return half-mirror may be provided with an inclined plane for correcting an image-formation positional deviation in the optical axis crossing direction.