Off-Axis Ellipsoid Surface

3d Quasi-Optical Ray Tracing mixers and first mirrors mirror geometry generating curve mechanical drawing plan view with labels view from the diplexer corner view from behind the cold box view along the Optics Platform as above, but showing the subreflector and primary as well front view of the Optics Platform lens with linear matching grooves lens geometry MAIN MENU Space Astronomy Lab

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