Singlet Astronomical Observation Journal 1 March
Astronomical Observation Journal 1 March – Campani Replica Singlet Objective (40 mm, 2440 mm) Instrument Description On the evening of March 1, I conducted a new observational session using an authentic Campani-type replica objective of 40 mm diameter and 2440 mm focal length. This lens is one of the finest Campani replicas I produced during the second series of singlet objectives last year. The remainder of that series has since been sold; this is the only specimen retained for personal observational use. The instrument represents a long-focus, single-element refractor typical of late 17th-century optical practice. Eyepieces Employed: Plössl eyepieces: 25 mm, 20 mm, 17 mm Positive Keplerian eyepieces (plano-convex): 25 mm, 20 mm, 14 mm Principal Targets The Moon Jupiter Selected double stars Bright first-magnitude stars I. Observations of Jupiter This 40 mm × 2440 mm objective is currently the longest focal length singlet I have successfully produced using pap...