A reflecting telescope

By splicing multiple story lens bodies into a large objective lens, the gravity and thermal deformation problems of the steering mechanism support structure when making a larger diameter objective lens are solved, and efficient observation effects and field of view are achieved.

CN109375362BActive Publication Date: 2025-06-13JIANGSU AETHER OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN201811340802.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2018-11-12
Publication Date
2025-06-13
Estimated Expiration
2038-11-12

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Technical Problem

When existing reflective telescopes try to make larger-diameter objectives, they encounter problems with gravity and thermal deformation of the steering mechanism support structure, which makes it difficult to make larger-diameter reflective telescopes, limiting astronomical observation levels.

Method used

By placing multiple story lenses in parallel, each story lens includes an objective lens, a receiver, a barrel and a steering mechanism, the multiple objective lenses are spliced ​​to form a large objective lens, thereby dispersing the weight of the objective lens, reducing the burden on the steering mechanism, and expanding the field of view.

Benefits of technology

The same observation effect as the large-diameter reflective telescope is achieved, while reducing manufacturing costs and requirements for steering mechanisms are required, and the field of view of the reflective telescope is expanded.

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Abstract

A reflective telescope. The larger the aperture of a reflecting telescope is, the more necessary it is to be equipped with a corresponding steering mechanism, resulting in great manufacturing difficulty and high cost. In the present invention, multiple sub-mirror bodies are arranged side by side. The first lens barrel is arranged on the first steering mechanism. The first lens barrel makes a rotation action driven by the first steering mechanism. The first receiver is arranged in cooperation with the first objective lens. The observation targets of multiple first objective lenses are all the same observation target. When multiple first objective lenses are spliced to form a large objective lens, the angle of each first objective lens is the first observation angle. When each first objective lens is arranged on its corresponding first lens barrel and is again at the first observation angle, the image information formed by the first objective lens is the first partial image information. Multiple first partial image information forms the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the first objective lens of each sub-mirror body is aligned with the observation target at the first observation angle. The present invention is used for astronomical observation.
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Technical Field:

[0001] The present invention relates to a reflecting telescope, belonging to the technical field of telescopes. Background Art:

[0002] An important means of observing celestial bodies is an astronomical telescope. It can be said without exaggeration that without the birth and development of telescopes, there would be no modern astronomy. With the continuous improvement and enhancement of the performance of telescopes in various aspects, astronomy is also experiencing a huge leap, rapidly advancing humanity's understanding of the universe. Telescopes are divided into refracting telescopes, reflecting telescopes, radio telescopes, and many other types. A reflecting telescope refers to a telescope that uses a concave mirror as the objective lens. It has no chromatic aberration, can record the information emitted by celestial bodies within a wide range of visible light, and is relatively easy to manufacture compared to refracting telescopes. However, due to its inherent deficiencies, as is well known, the larger the aperture of a reflecting telescope, the higher the imaging resolution. But the larger the aperture of a reflecting telescope, the higher the manufacturing difficulty and the higher the price. To obtain a reflecting telescope with a larger-aperture objective lens, an objective lens splicing technology has been developed, which splices several smaller-aperture lenses together to operate jointly and achieve the observation effect of a larger-aperture lens, such as the James Webb Space Telescope. However, for this reflecting telescope with spliced lenses, all the spliced lenses share one eyepiece, one telescope tube, and one steering mechanism. Therefore, this reflecting telescope with spliced lenses is the same as an ordinary existing reflecting telescope with a single lens. Because this ordinary reflecting telescope has only one telescope tube and one steering mechanism, the larger the reflecting telescope, the larger the corresponding steering mechanism required, resulting in the support structure of the steering mechanism reaching the limit of gravitational deformation, and the thermal deformation becoming more and more serious. Therefore, it is becoming more and more difficult to make a reflecting telescope with a larger diameter, which limits the level of astronomical observation. Although the existing optical interferometer telescope array expands the aperture of the telescope by using the methods of interference and array. But because it actually forms a telescope with a relatively small area, it can only observe relatively bright stars. Summary of the Invention:

[0003] To solve the problems mentioned in the above background art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a reflecting telescope.

[0004] A reflective telescope includes a plurality of sub - mirror bodies arranged in parallel. Each sub - mirror body includes a first objective lens, a first receiver, a first lens barrel, and a first steering mechanism. The first lens barrel is provided on the first steering mechanism and makes a rotational movement driven by the first steering mechanism. The first objective lens and the first receiver are both provided on the first lens barrel, and the first receiver is arranged in cooperation with the first objective lens. The observation targets of the plurality of first objective lenses are all the same observation target. When the plurality of first objective lenses are spliced to form a first large objective lens, the angle of each first objective lens is the first observation angle. When each first objective lens is provided on its corresponding first lens barrel and is again at the first observation angle, the image information received by the first receiver through the first objective lens is the first partial image information. The plurality of first partial image information forms the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the first objective lens of each sub - mirror body is aligned with the observation target at the first observation angle.

[0005] As a preferred solution: when the plurality of first objective lenses are spliced to form a first large objective lens, a first overlapping area is formed between adjacent first objective lenses.

[0006] A reflective telescope includes a second steering mechanism and a plurality of fixed - mirror bodies. Each fixed - mirror body includes a second objective lens, a second receiver, and a second lens barrel. The second objective lens and the second receiver are both provided on the second lens barrel, and the second receiver is arranged in cooperation with the second objective lens. The plurality of second lens barrels are all provided on the second steering mechanism, and the plurality of second lens barrels make a synchronous rotational movement driven by the second steering mechanism. The observation targets of the plurality of second objective lenses are all the same observation target. When the plurality of second objective lenses are spliced to form a second large objective lens, the angle of each second objective lens is the second observation angle. When each second objective lens is provided on its corresponding second lens barrel and is again at the second observation angle, the image information received by the corresponding second receiver through the second objective lens is the second partial image information. The plurality of second partial image information forms the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the second objective lens of each fixed - mirror body is aligned with the observation target at the second observation angle.

[0007] As a preferred solution: a second overlapping area is formed between adjacent two second partial image information.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment: It further includes a synchronous central mirror body, which includes a third objective lens, a third receiver, and a third lens barrel. The third objective lens and the third receiver are both arranged on the third lens barrel. The third receiver is arranged in cooperation with the third objective lens. The third lens barrel and multiple second lens barrels are both arranged on the second steering mechanism. The multiple second lens barrels are evenly distributed around the third lens barrel. The third lens barrel and the multiple second lens barrels make synchronous rotation movements driven by the second steering mechanism. The observation targets of the third objective lens and multiple second objective lenses are the same observation target. When the third objective lens and multiple second objective lenses are spliced to form a second large objective lens, the angle where the third objective lens is located is the third observation angle. When the third objective lens is arranged on its corresponding third lens barrel and is again at the third observation angle, the image information received by the third objective lens through its corresponding third receiver is the central image information. The central image information and multiple second partial image information form the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the second objective lens of each fixed mirror body is aligned with the observation target at the second observation angle, and the third objective lens of the synchronous central mirror body is aligned with the observation target at the third observation angle.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment: A third overlapping area is formed between the central image information and the second partial image information in contact with it.

[0010] A reflecting telescope includes multiple moving mirror bodies arranged in parallel. Each moving mirror body includes a fourth objective lens, a fourth receiver, a fourth lens barrel, and a fourth steering mechanism. The fourth objective lens and the fourth receiver are both arranged on the fourth lens barrel. The fourth receiver is arranged in cooperation with the fourth objective lens. The fourth lens barrel is arranged on the fourth steering mechanism. The fourth lens barrel makes a rotation movement driven by the fourth steering mechanism. The observation targets of multiple fourth objective lenses are the same observation target. When multiple fourth objective lenses are spliced to form a third large objective lens, the angle where each fourth objective lens is located is the fourth observation angle. When each fourth objective lens is arranged on its corresponding fourth lens barrel and is again at the fourth observation angle, the image information received by the fourth objective lens through its corresponding fourth receiver is the third partial image information. Multiple third partial image information form the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the fourth objective lens of each moving mirror body is aligned with the observation target at the fourth observation angle.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment: A fourth overlapping area is formed between two adjacent third partial image information.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0013] 1. The present invention relates to a reflecting telescope. In Solution 1, each sub - mirror body includes a first objective lens, and multiple first objective lenses are spliced to form a first large objective lens. This realizes the splicing of multiple first partial images formed by the multiple first objective lenses to form a complete image of the observation target, thus achieving the same effect as the image formed by the first large objective lens. It disperses the weight of the objective lens, saves manufacturing costs, and there is no need to conduct extreme exploration and transformation on the steering mechanism. It can also expand the field of view of the reflecting telescope.

[0014] 2. The present invention relates to a reflecting telescope. In Solution 2 of the present invention, each fixed - mirror body includes a second objective lens, and multiple second objective lenses are spliced to form a second large objective lens. This realizes the splicing of multiple second partial images formed by the multiple second objective lenses to form a complete image of the observation target, thus achieving the same effect as the image formed by the second large objective lens. It disperses the weight of the objective lens, the overall weight is lighter, effectively saves manufacturing costs, and there is no need to conduct extreme exploration and transformation on the steering mechanism. It can also expand the field of view of the reflecting telescope.

[0015] 3. The present invention relates to a reflecting telescope. In Solution 3 of the present invention, each moving - mirror body includes a fourth objective lens, and multiple fourth objective lenses are spliced to form a third large objective lens. This realizes the splicing of multiple third partial images formed by the multiple fourth objective lenses to form a complete image of the observation target, thus achieving the same effect as the image formed by the third large objective lens. It disperses the weight of the objective lens, the overall weight is lighter and more flexible, effectively saves manufacturing costs, and there is no need to conduct extreme exploration and transformation on the steering mechanism. It can also expand the field of view of the reflecting telescope.

[0016] 4. The first objective lens, the second objective lens, the third objective lens, and the fourth objective lens can all be replaced by existing objective lenses, which are of low cost and beneficial to reducing the overall cost. Thus, the effect equivalent to that of a large - aperture reflecting telescope can be achieved at a relatively low cost.

[0017] 5. The first steering mechanism, the second steering mechanism, and the fourth steering mechanism in the present invention are all existing products, and only the steering function needs to be realized, without the need to conduct research and development on the steering mechanism.

[0018] 6. The present invention is convenient to operate and has a flexible layout position. When in use, there are no requirements for the placement position and placement distance of multiple sub - mirror bodies. The number of sub - mirror bodies set is selected according to the distance of the observation target, and the diameter of the first large objective lens formed by multiple sub - mirror bodies can be adjusted. It provides a revolutionary improvement to human astronomical observation technology and assists humans in observing and understanding the universe in greater depth. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:

[0019] For ease of explanation, the present invention will be described in detail by the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0020] Figure 1It is a top view structural schematic diagram of the first solution in the present invention. In the figure, the number of sub-lens bodies 1 is seven, and the shape of each objective lens 1-1 is hexagonal;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the splicing process in which multiple first objective lenses 1-1 form a first large objective lens 7. In the figure, the number of sub-lens bodies 1 is seven, and the shape of each objective lens 1-1 is hexagonal;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the first solution in the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a comparison schematic diagram between multiple first objective lenses 1-1 and the first large objective lens 7 in the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a top view structural schematic diagram of the first solution in the present invention. In the figure, the number of sub-lens bodies 1 is eighteen;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the splicing process in which multiple first objective lenses 1-1 form a first large objective lens 7. In the figure, the number of sub-lens bodies 1 is eighteen, and the shape of each objective lens 1-1 is hexagonal;

[0026] Figure 7 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the first solution in the present invention when the intermediate lens body is not provided;

[0027] Figure 8 It is a comparison relationship schematic diagram between multiple first objective lenses 1-1 and the first large objective lens 7 in the present invention. The intermediate lens body is not provided in the figure;

[0028] Figure 9 It is a top view structural schematic diagram of the first solution in the present invention. In the figure, the shape of each objective lens 1-1 is circular;

[0029] Figure 10 It is a schematic diagram of the splicing process in which multiple first objective lenses 1-1 form a first large objective lens 7. In the figure, the shape of the objective lens 1-1 is circular, and a first overlapping area is formed between adjacent first objective lenses 1-1;

[0030] Figure 11 It is a top view structural schematic diagram of the second solution in the present invention;

[0031] Figure 12 It is a process schematic diagram in which multiple second objective lenses 8-1 form a second large objective lens 15. The second large objective lens 15 is a hypothetical large objective lens. In the figure, the arrow direction indicates the rotation direction of the second objective lens 8-1;

[0032] Figure 13 It is a front view structural schematic diagram of the second solution in the present invention;

[0033] Figure 14Schematic diagram of the comparison relationship between multiple second objective lenses 8-1 and the second largest objective lens 15;

[0034] Figure 15 Schematic diagram of the formation process of the second observation angle in Solution 2;

[0035] Figure 16 Top view structural diagram of Solution 3 in the present invention, and the arrow direction in the figure indicates the rotation direction of the fourth objective lens 13-1;

[0036] Figure 17 Schematic diagram of the process of multiple fourth objective lenses 13-1 forming the third largest objective lens 16, and the third largest objective lens 16 is a hypothetical large objective lens;

[0037] Figure 18 Front view structural diagram of Solution 3 in the present invention;

[0038] Figure 19 Schematic diagram of the comparison relationship between multiple fourth objective lenses 13-1 and the third largest objective lens 16;

[0039] Figure 20 Schematic diagram of the formation process of the fourth observation angle in Solution 3.

[0040] In the figure, 1 - beam splitter body; 1-1 - first objective lens; 1-2 - first receiver; 1-3 - first lens barrel; 1-4 - first steering mechanism; 6 - plane mirror; 7 - first largest objective lens; 8 - fixed mirror body; 8-1 - second objective lens; 8-2 - second receiver; 8-3 - second lens barrel; 9 - second steering mechanism; 10 - synchronous center mirror body; 10-1 - third objective lens; 10-2 - third receiver; 10-3 - third lens barrel; 13 - moving mirror body; 13-1 - fourth objective lens; 13-2 - fourth receiver; 13-3 - fourth lens barrel; 13-4 fourth steering mechanism; 15 - second largest objective lens; 16 - third largest objective lens. Specific implementation method:

[0041] To make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention clearer and more understandable, the present invention will be described below through specific embodiments shown in the drawings. However, it should be understood that these descriptions are only exemplary and do not limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, in the following description, the descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted to avoid unnecessarily confusing the concepts of the present invention.

[0042] Here, it should also be noted that in order to avoid obscuring the present invention due to unnecessary details, only the structures and / or processing steps closely related to the solution according to the present invention are shown in the drawings, while other details less related to the present invention are omitted.

[0043] Specific implementation method one: As Figure 1 、Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown in Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 , the following technical solutions are adopted in this specific embodiment: This embodiment includes a plurality of sub-lens bodies 1, which are arranged in parallel with each other. Each sub-lens body 1 includes a first objective lens 1-1, a first receiver 1-2, a first lens barrel 1-3, and a first steering mechanism 1-4. The first lens barrel 1-3 is arranged on the first steering mechanism 1-4 and makes a rotational movement driven by the first steering mechanism 1-4. The first objective lens 1-1 and the first receiver 1-2 are both arranged on the first lens barrel 1-3, and the first receiver 1-2 is arranged in cooperation with the first objective lens 1-1. The first receiver 1-2 is an existing product, which is a CCD camera. The first steering mechanism 1-4 is an existing product, which is a fork-type frame. The observation targets of the plurality of first objective lenses 1-1 are all the same observation target. When the plurality of first objective lenses 1-1 are spliced to form a first large objective lens 7, the angle of each first objective lens 1-1 is the first observation angle. When each first objective lens 1-1 is arranged on its corresponding first lens barrel 1-3 and is again at the first observation angle, the first objective lens 1-1 forms a first part of information through the information received by its corresponding first receiver 1-2, that is, the image captured by the CCD camera is the first part of the image. The plurality of first parts of information form the complete information of the observation target, that is, the plurality of first parts of the image form the complete graph of the observation target. During observation, the position of the light inlet of each first lens barrel 1-3 and the setting position of the first objective lens 1-1 can be set according to specific circumstances. As long as the first objective lens 1-1 of each sub-lens body 1 is aligned with the observation target at the first observation angle. Different from ordinary observatory telescopes, the steering mechanism of ordinary astronomical telescopes only needs to ensure that the telescope tracks the target movement. In the present invention, in addition to tracking the target movement, it is also necessary to ensure that the first objective lens 1-1 of each sub-lens body 1 is aligned with the observation target at the first observation angle.

[0044] Further, when the plurality of first objective lenses 1-1 are spliced to form a first large objective lens 7, a first overlapping area is formed between adjacent first objective lenses 1-1.

[0045] As Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, when the number of the sub-lenses 1 is seven, the seven sub-lenses 1 are respectively the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, the fourth lens, the fifth lens, the sixth lens and the seventh lens. Each sub-lens 1 includes a first objective lens 1-1, a first receiver 1-2, a first lens barrel 1-3 and a first steering mechanism 1-4. The first steering mechanism 1-4 is mounted with the first lens barrel 1-3, and the first lens barrel 1-3 rotates on the first steering mechanism 1-4. The first objective lens 1-1 and the first receiver 1-2 are mounted on the first lens barrel 1-3. The first receiver 1-2 is mounted on the first lens barrel 1-3 or mounted outside the first lens barrel 1-3 by means of other existing brackets. The lens of the first receiver 1-2 is arranged facing the first objective lens 1-1. A light inlet is machined on the first lens barrel 1-3. Among the seven sub-lenses 1, the first lens, the second lens, the fourth lens, the fifth lens, the sixth lens and the seventh lens are arranged around the third lens, that is, the third lens is the middle lens body. The shape of the first objective lens 1-1 in each sub-lens 1 is hexagonal. The seven sub-lenses 1 are closely attached and spliced to form a first large objective lens 7. The mirror surfaces formed by the seven sub-lenses 1 have the same structure as the mirror surface of the first large objective lens 7. The curvature centers of the multiple first objective lenses 1-1 are the same, which means that the multiple first objective lenses 1-1 are at the same focus, with the same focus setting, that is, their foci are at the same position as the focus of the first large objective lens 7. The first large objective lens 7 is a large-aperture lens, and the first large objective lens 7 has one focus. The first large objective lens 7 is a solid objective lens formed by splicing multiple sub-lenses 1.

[0046] As Figure 4 shown, it can be seen from the dotted lines in the figure the positional correspondence between each first objective lens 1-1 and the first large objective lens 7. The sizes, angles and radiances of each first objective lens 1-1 and the corresponding seven lenses in the first large objective lens 7 are the same and can completely overlap when placed together. That is, each first objective lens 1-1 is equivalent to a part of the first large objective lens 7, and the multiple first objective lenses 1-1 can be assembled into the same first large objective lens 7. And when assembling the first large objective lens 7, the first lens barrel 1-3 in one sub-lens 1 is parallel to the lens barrel of the same ordinary reflecting telescope, which is equivalent to translating the first lens barrel 1-3 in this sub-lens 1 to the position of the first large objective lens 7 as a component of the first large objective lens 7.

[0047] The first large objective lens 7 has one and only one focal point, so that the ordinary reflecting telescope with the first large objective lens 7 as the objective lens can focus to form a complete and clear image information at the receiver. Here, the ordinary reflecting telescope is a reflecting telescope widely used at present, which consists of an objective lens, a lens barrel, a plane mirror, and a receiver. The purpose of the present invention is to enable multiple sub-lens bodies 1 to cooperate with each other to form the effect of a large reflecting telescope composed of the first large objective lens 7. That is to say, the observation effect formed by the cooperation of multiple sub-lens bodies 1 is the same as that of the first large objective lens 7. This not only effectively avoids the design of a more difficult and more matching steering mechanism, but also saves the manufacturing cost. And multiple sub-lens bodies 1 all face an observation target. In each sub-lens body 1, the image information of the observation target is formed, which is the image information observed by the cooperation of the first objective lens 1-1, the first receiver 1-2, and the first lens barrel 1-3, and is recorded by the first receiver 1-2 as the first part of the image information. The first part of the image information is only a part of the image formed by the first large objective lens 7. Multiple first parts of the image information form a complete image of the observation target. This process can be realized by using the existing computer image stitching technology to stitch multiple first parts of the image to form a complete image of the observation target. This stitching process is simple and is an existing technology. Since the CCD camera takes pictures of different parts of the objective lens, even by simply superimposing the pictures, a complete image can be formed, and this complete image is exactly the same as the image taken by the complete objective lens through the camera. Of course, this method is only for easy understanding of the principle. In practice, it is all stitched into a picture by a computer, and this stitching is much simpler than stitching a panoramic image by a computer.

[0048] Such as Figure 19As shown, during observation, the first objective lens 1-1 in each sub-lens body 1 is aligned with the observation target at the angle when a first large objective lens 7 is formed by splicing multiple sub-lens bodies 1. That is, when multiple first objective lenses 1-1 are spliced to form a first large objective lens 7, the angle where each first objective lens 1-1 is located is the first observation angle. When each first objective lens 1-1 is arranged on its corresponding first lens barrel 1-3 and is again at the first observation angle, the image information formed by the first objective lens 1-1 through the first receiver 1-2 is the first partial image information. That is to say, during observation, the first objective lens 1-1 of each sub-lens body 1 must be aligned with the observation target at the observation angle to form an effective observation picture and obtain effective first partial image information. The setting of the first observation angle can limit the position of the first objective lens 1-1 in each sub-lens body 1. The more the sub-lens body 1 is equivalent to the edge of the first large objective lens 7, the larger the angle formed between its first objective lens 1-1 and the first lens barrel 1-3. The first observation angle is the angle formed between the corresponding optical axis and the arc surface where the first objective lens 1-1 is located when the first objective lens 1-1 is a part of the first large objective lens 7. This angle can also be achieved by adjusting the forward and backward pitching movement or the left and right swinging movement of the first steering mechanism 1-4. By cooperating with the existing computer program and related precision instruments, the first objective lens 1-1 can be at the first observation angle during use. The reasoning process and the re-implementation process of the first observation angle are the same as those of the prior art. In the sub-lens bodies 1 that are equivalent to the edge or close to the edge of the first large objective lens 7 among multiple sub-lens bodies 1, there is no need to set a plane mirror 6. In the sub-lens bodies 1 that are at the center or close to the center of the first large objective lens 7, a plane mirror 6 can be set. The plane mirror 6 is an existing product, which is beneficial to shortening the length of the first lens barrel 1-3. The position and working principle of the plane mirror 6 arranged in the first lens barrel 1-3 are the same as those of the prior art. Here, the plane mirror 6 of the Newtonian reflector telescope is used for the sub-mirror only to describe the principle more simply. In fact, in the present invention, an arc-shaped sub-mirror of the Cassegrain reflector will be more used. And because the mirror surface becomes larger and the focal length becomes longer, more and more complex sub-mirrors can be used to shorten the length of the lens barrel.

[0049] Each sub-lens body 1 is an independent structure. There are no requirements for the arrangement method and relative distance of multiple sub-lens bodies 1, making it more flexible to use and simpler to arrange. When the number of sub-lens bodies 1 is seven, the arrangement shape of the seven sub-lens bodies 1 can be linear, curved or other shapes. There is no specific limitation on the distance between adjacent sub-lens bodies 1, and it can be flexibly arranged. The structural setting of the present invention can ensure that the placement position does not affect the observation effect, and the position can be arranged according to the actual situation and requirements. The relative distance between the sub-lens bodies 1 can be as short as a few centimeters or as long as hundreds of kilometers, but during observation, it is necessary to ensure that the first lens barrel 1-3 of each sub-lens body 1 is facing the observation target.

[0050] The first part of the image information captured by the first receiver 1-2 is synthesized into a single image information through computer processing. The processing process is a prior art and can be achieved by using the existing program for processing image information. That is, multiple first part of the image information can be synthesized into a single image information.

[0051] As Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, when the number of the sub-lens bodies 1 is eighteen, the eighteen sub-lens bodies 1 are respectively the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, the fourth lens, the fifth lens, the sixth lens, the seventh lens to the eighteenth lens. The working process of the cooperation of the eighteen sub-lens bodies 1 is the same as that of the seven sub-lens bodies 1.

[0052] As Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, when there is no intermediate lens body in the cooperation of multiple sub-lens bodies 1, it does not affect the observation effect of the present invention. The arrangement position and working process of the multiple sub-lens bodies 1 are the same as those in the above example, and only the intermediate lens body needs to be removed. The first large objective lens 7 formed by the multiple sub-lens bodies 1 also has a hollow structure at the corresponding central part.

[0053] As Figure 9 and Figure 10 shown, the shape of the first objective lens 1-1 in each sub-lens body 1 is circular. That is, when multiple first objective lenses 1-1 are spliced to form a large objective lens 7, a first overlapping area is formed between adjacent first objective lenses 1-1. The existence of the first overlapping area is beneficial. The circular first objective lens 1-1 is easier to manufacture than the hexagonal first objective lens 1-1, reducing the processing difficulty. In addition, the circular first objective lens 1-1 can make the first part of the image information brighter, which is beneficial to forming a complete image information of the observation target and is more conducive to observation.

[0054] Since the captured images of the first receiver 1-2 are taken by multiple first objective lenses 1-1 through their respective corresponding first receivers 1-2, the photos can be superimposed to form an image. This image is equivalent to the image of the first large objective lens 7 passing through the first receiver 1-2. The images taken by the first receiver 1-2 can also be spliced into an image by a computer. This method is easier to be used in practice.

[0055] It should also be noted that in an existing ordinary telescope, a complete objective lens forms a complete image information through a receiver. In the present invention, the objective lens is divided into several parts, and a receiver is separately installed on each part. Then, the image information formed by this part of the objective lens and the receiver is a part of the original complete image information. However, these image informations are still pieced together to form a complete image information. Of course, since only the objective lens is separated and the receiver is separately installed, when observing an object, each objective lens must face the object in the same form as when it is a whole. But because it is separated, it can be placed arbitrarily. That is, the present invention has nothing to do with the placement position and is related to the form of each objective lens facing the object.

[0056] Specific Embodiment 2: As Figure 11 , Figure 12 , Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 15 shown, the present specific embodiment adopts the following technical solutions: The present specific embodiment includes a second steering mechanism 9 and a plurality of fixed lens bodies 8. Each fixed lens body 8 includes a second objective lens 8-1, a second receiver 8-2, and a second lens barrel 8-3. The second objective lens 8-1 and the second receiver 8-2 are both arranged on the second lens barrel 8-3. The second receiver 8-2 is arranged in cooperation with the second objective lens 8-1. A plurality of second lens barrels 8-3 are all arranged on the second steering mechanism 9. The plurality of second lens barrels 8-3 make a synchronous rotation movement driven by the second steering mechanism 9. The observation targets of the plurality of second objective lenses 8-1 are all the same observation target. When the plurality of second objective lenses 8-1 are pieced together to form a second large objective lens 15, the angle where each second objective lens 8-1 is located is the second observation angle. When each second objective lens 8-1 is arranged on its corresponding second lens barrel 8-3 and is again at the second observation angle, the image information formed by the second objective lens 8-1 through its corresponding second receiver 8-2 is the second part of the image information. The plurality of second parts of the image information form a complete graph of the observation target. During observation, the second objective lens 8-1 of each fixed lens body 8 is aligned with the observation target at the second observation angle. The second steering mechanism 9 is an existing product and is a gyroscope. The second receiver 8-2 is a CCD camera. In Figure 11 and Figure 13 , each rectangle on the second lens barrel 8-3 represents the installation position of a gyroscope.

[0057] As Figure 15As shown, when the second objective lens 8-1 is spliced into the second large objective lens 15, there are two angles formed between the tangent line at the edge of the objective lens and the principal optical axis, i.e., the dotted line in the figure. One is an obtuse angle and the other is an acute angle. The acute angle is angle A, and angle A is the angle where the second objective lens 8-1 is located, that is, the second observation angle. In this embodiment, it can be seen that the second objective lenses 8-1 on both sides are different from the normal objective lenses. On the contrary, they are facing outward. The advantage of such a setting is that the second receiver 8-2 is directed outward, making the structure more compact. However, the reason why this can be achieved is that even with such an arrangement, when the second objective lenses 8-1 are spliced to form a second large objective lens 15, the angle where the second objective lens 8-1 is located is also angle A. And at any moment after rotation, it is also angle A.

[0058] In this way, as long as the second objective lens 8-1 is ensured to be in the second observation angle when observing the target, that is, still facing the target at the angle of forming the second large objective lens 15, the image information formed by the multiple second receivers 8-2 can be easily stitched into a complete graph. From this point, it is easier to see that the present invention is independent of position and related to angle. As long as the second objective lens 8-1 of the fixed lens body 8 faces the observation target at the angle of forming the second large objective lens 15, then after separation, it is equivalent to the effect of a large objective lens.

[0059] It should also be noted that Figure 15 Although the position where the angle is shown is away from the optical axis, the angle formed with the optical axis after extension is also angle A because they are corresponding angles.

[0060] Furthermore, there is a second overlapping area formed between two adjacent second partial image information. The existence of the second overlapping area is beneficial. The circular second objective lens 8-1 is easier to manufacture than the hexagonal second objective lens 8-1, reducing the processing difficulty. In addition, the circular second objective lens 8-1 can make the second partial image information brighter, which is beneficial to forming the complete image information of the observation target and is more conducive to observation.

[0061] The working environment applicable to this embodiment is to be launched into space for observation, that is, a space telescope, such as Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown in the figure, when the number of fixed lens bodies 8 is three, the three fixed lens bodies 8 are on the same straight line, and the three fixed lens bodies 8 are fixed together and share a second steering mechanism 9. Each fixed lens body 8 includes a second objective lens 8-1, a second receiver 8-2, and a second lens barrel 8-3. The second objective lens 8-1 and the second receiver 8-2 are both arranged on the second lens barrel 8-3, and the second receiver 8-2 is arranged in cooperation with the second objective lens 8-1. The shape of each second objective lens 8-1 is hexagonal. The three second objective lenses 8-1 rotate synchronously under the action of the second steering mechanism 9. Each second objective lens 8-1 is equivalent to multiple parts that make up the second large objective lens 15. While rotating, each second objective lens 8-1 forms multiple partial image information equivalent to the second large objective lens 15, that is, multiple second partial image information. The second large objective lens 15 composed of the three fixed lens bodies 8 is a virtual objective lens. Only by the mutual cooperation of the three fixed lens bodies 8 can the observation image information equivalent to that achieved by the second large objective lens 15 be realized. This image information is the second partial image information, which is the image information captured by the second receiver 8-2. The multiple second partial image information finally forms the complete image information of the observation target through the image information stitching technology of the computer.

[0062] The centers of curvature of the multiple second objective lenses 8-1 are the same, which means that the multiple second objective lenses 8-1 are at the same focus and are set with the same focus, that is, their foci are at the same position as the focus of the second large objective lens 15. The second large objective lens 15 is a lens with a large aperture, and the second large objective lens 15 has one focus. The second large objective lens 15 is a virtual objective lens formed by splicing multiple sub-lens bodies 1.

[0063] As Figure 12 and Figure 14As shown, in this embodiment, the reflective telescope may be provided with a synchronous central mirror body 10, or may not be provided with a synchronous central mirror body 10. When the reflective telescope includes a synchronous central mirror body 10, the synchronous central mirror body 10 includes a third objective lens 10-1, a third receiver 10-2, and a third lens barrel 10-3. Both the third objective lens 10-1 and the third receiver 10-2 are provided on the third lens barrel 10-3. The third receiver 10-2 is arranged in cooperation with the third objective lens 10-1. The third lens barrel 10-3 and a plurality of second lens barrels 8-3 are both provided on the second steering mechanism 9. The plurality of second lens barrels 8-3 are evenly distributed around the third lens barrel 10-3. The third lens barrel 10-3 and the plurality of second lens barrels 8-3 make synchronous rotation movements driven by the second steering mechanism 9. The observation targets of the third objective lens 10-1 and a plurality of second objective lenses 8-1 are the same observation target. When the third objective lens 10-1 and a plurality of second objective lenses 8-1 are spliced to form a second large objective lens 15, the angle where the third objective lens 10-1 is located is the third observation angle. When the third objective lens 10-1 is arranged on its corresponding third lens barrel 10-3 and is again at the third observation angle, the image information formed by the third objective lens 10-1 through its corresponding third receiver 10-2 is the central image information. The central image information and a plurality of second partial image information form a complete graph of the observation target. During observation, the second objective lens 8-1 of each fixed mirror body 8 is aligned with the observation target at the second observation angle, and the third objective lens 10-1 of the synchronous central mirror body 10 is aligned with the observation target at the third observation angle.

[0064] Further, a third overlapping area is formed between the central image information and the second partial image information in contact with it. The existence of the third overlapping area is beneficial. The circular second objective lens 8-1 is easier to manufacture than the hexagonal second objective lens 8-1, reducing the processing difficulty. In addition, the circular second objective lens 8-1 can make the second partial image information brighter, which is beneficial to forming the complete image information of the observation target and is more conducive to observation.

[0065] Among the plurality of fixed mirror bodies 8, the fixed mirror bodies 8 equivalent to the edge or near the edge of the second large objective lens 15 do not need to be provided with a plane mirror 6, and the fixed mirror bodies 8 at the center or near the center of the second large objective lens 15 may be provided with a plane mirror 6. The plane mirror 6 is an existing product, which is beneficial to shortening the length of the second lens barrel 8-3. The position and working principle of the plane mirror 6 arranged in the second lens barrel 8-3 are the same as those in the prior art. Here, the plane mirror 6 of the Newtonian reflector telescope is used as the secondary mirror only for the sake of simplicity in describing the principle. In fact, in the present invention, an arc secondary mirror of a Cassegrain reflector is more likely to be used. And since the mirror surface becomes larger and the focal length becomes longer, more complex secondary mirrors can be used to shorten the length of the lens barrel.

[0066] In use, the gyroscopes on both sides first align the lens barrel with the observation target, and then the gyroscope at the bottom of the lens barrel rotates the entire lens body. In this embodiment, it is only for simply describing the principle. In fact, there will be more gyroscopes, and these can be referred to the Hubble Space Telescope.

[0067] In this embodiment, since three objective lenses are used to replace an annular objective lens surface, its formation process is as follows:

[0068] When the CCD camera works, it first rotates to a position to take a picture, then rotates forward to another position to take a picture until all the rotated positions can be stitched together to form a complete objective lens, so that it can completely replace an annular objective lens surface. In practice, it is a slow continuous rotation and rapid continuous photographing, and a picture is synthesized by a computer. This method is easier to be used in practice.

[0069] The number of fixed lens bodies 8 in this embodiment is less than the number of split lens bodies 1, and the difference between the two numbers is large. On the one hand, it can save costs, on the other hand, it expands the applicable range, and it can also be used for ground observation, and corresponding equipment is required for ground observation. When used in the space observation state, the light input amount will decrease, but for observing celestial bodies with slow changes, the light input amount can be increased by increasing the observation time. And reducing the number of reflecting telescopes greatly reduces the rocket transportation cost. Of course, the arrangement of multiple fixed lens bodies 8 is that three fixed lens bodies 8 are arranged in a straight line or five fixed lens bodies 8 are arranged in a cross shape, so as to increase the number of edge reflecting telescope groups and have a higher imaging effect.

[0070] The formation and determination processes of the second and third observation angles are the same as those of the first observation angle. When the second objective lens 8-1 is part of the second largest objective lens 15, the angle formed between its corresponding optical axis and the arc surface where the second objective lens 8-1 is located. This angle can also be achieved by adjusting the forward and backward pitching movement or the left and right swinging movement of the second steering mechanism 9. With the cooperation of existing computer programs and relevant precision instruments, the second objective lens 8-1 can be in the second observation angle during use. The reasoning process and the re-implementation process of the second observation angle are the same as those of the prior art; when the third objective lens 10-1 is part of the second largest objective lens 15, the angle formed between its corresponding optical axis and the arc surface where the third objective lens 10-1 is located. This angle can also be achieved by adjusting the forward and backward pitching movement or the left and right swinging movement of the second steering mechanism 9. With the cooperation of existing computer programs and relevant precision instruments, the third objective lens 10-1 can be in the third observation angle during use. The reasoning process and the re-implementation process of the third observation angle are the same as those of the prior art. When the second largest objective lens 15 is an objective lens with a hollow center, there is no need to set up the synchronous center lens body 10. When the second largest objective lens 15 is an objective lens with a solid center, the third objective lens 10-1 of the synchronous center lens body 10 and the second objective lenses 8-1 of multiple fixed lens bodies 8 form the second largest objective lens 15. The rotation trend of the synchronous center lens body 10 is synchronous with the rotation trend of each fixed lens body 8. The content not mentioned in this embodiment is the same as that in the first specific embodiment.

[0071] Specific Embodiment Three: As Figure 16 , Figure 17 , Figure 18 , Figure 19 and Figure 20As shown in the figure, the following technical solutions are adopted in this specific embodiment: This specific embodiment includes a plurality of moving mirror bodies 13, which are arranged in parallel. Each moving mirror body 13 includes a fourth objective lens 13-1, a fourth receiver 13-2, a fourth lens barrel 13-3, and a fourth steering mechanism 13-4. Both the fourth objective lens 13-1 and the fourth receiver 13-2 are arranged on the fourth lens barrel 13-3. The fourth receiver 13-2 is arranged in cooperation with the fourth objective lens 13-1. The fourth lens barrel 13-3 is arranged on the fourth steering mechanism 13-4. The fourth lens barrel 13-3 makes a rotational movement driven by the fourth steering mechanism 13-4. The observation targets of the plurality of fourth objective lenses 13-1 are all the same observation target. When the plurality of fourth objective lenses 13-1 are spliced to form a third large objective lens 16, the angle where each fourth objective lens 13-1 is located is the fourth observation angle. When each fourth objective lens 13-1 is arranged on its corresponding fourth lens barrel 13-3 and is again at the fourth observation angle, the image information received by the fourth objective lens 13-1 through its corresponding fourth receiver 13-2 is the third part of the image information. The plurality of third parts of the image information form the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the fourth objective lens 13-1 of each moving mirror body 13 is aligned with the observation target at the fourth observation angle. The fourth receiver 13-2 is an existing product, which is a CCD camera. The fourth steering mechanism 13-4 is an existing product, which is a gyroscope. In Figure 16 and Figure 18 , each rectangle provided on the outer wall of the fourth lens barrel 13-3 represents a gyroscope.

[0072] As Figure 20 shown, when the third objective lenses 13-1 are spliced into the third large objective lens 16, there are two angles formed between the tangent of the objective lens edge and the principal optical axis, i.e., the dotted line in the figure. One is an obtuse angle and the other is an acute angle. The acute angle is the angle where the third objective lens 13-1 is located, that is, the second observation angle. In this embodiment, two third objective lenses 13-1 form two observation angles, angle B and angle C. The dotted lines draw the angles formed after the two third objective lenses 13-1 are rotated 180 degrees. It can be seen from the figure that the observation angles are still angle B and angle C after rotating 180 degrees, that is, the observation angles remain unchanged. As long as the observation angles remain unchanged, then the rotation around its own axis in this embodiment has the same effect as the rotation around the center in the solution of the second specific embodiment. This is also the reason why the rotation around its own axis in this specific embodiment can achieve the same purpose as the second specific embodiment.

[0073] When observing the target, ensure that the third objective lenses 13-1 are all at the second observation angle, that is, still facing the target at the angle of the spliced third large objective lens 16. The image information captured by the plurality of third receivers 13-2 can easily be spliced into a complete graph.

[0074] In this way, it is easier to see that the present invention is independent of position and related to angle. As long as the fourth objective lens 13-1 of the moving lens body 13 still forms an angle with the third large objective lens 16 when facing the observation target, then after separation, it is equivalent to the effect of a large objective lens.

[0075] It should be noted that Figure 20 Although the angle in is drawn away from the optical axis, the angle formed with the optical axis after extension is also angle B, because they are corresponding angles, similar to angle C.

[0076] In this embodiment, the telescope is in space, that is, a space telescope. The number of moving lens bodies 13 is two, and the fourth steering mechanism 13-4 is a gyroscope. The gyroscopes on both sides of the lens barrel can align the objective lens with the target, and the gyroscope at the bottom of the lens barrel enables each moving lens body 13 to also make its own rotation movement. Each moving lens body 13 includes a fourth objective lens 13-1, a fourth receiver 13-2, and a fourth lens barrel 13-3. The fourth objective lens 13-1 and the fourth receiver 13-2 are both arranged on the fourth lens barrel 13-3, and the fourth receiver 13-2 is arranged in cooperation with the fourth objective lens 13-1. The shape of each fourth objective lens 13-1 is circular. Each fourth objective lens 13-1 is equivalent to multiple parts that make up the third large objective lens 16. While rotating, each fourth objective lens 13-1 forms multiple partial images equivalent to the third large objective lens 16, that is, multiple third partial images. The third large objective lens 16 composed of three moving lens bodies 13 is a virtual objective lens. Only by the mutual cooperation of the three moving lens bodies 13 can an observation image equivalent to that achieved by the third large objective lens 16 be realized. This image is the third partial image and is the image captured by the fourth receiver 13-2. Multiple third partial images finally form a complete image of the observation target through the image stitching technology of the computer.

[0077] The centers of curvature of multiple fourth objective lenses 13-1 are the same, which means that multiple fourth objective lenses 13-1 are at the same focus, with the same focus setting, that is, their foci have the same position as the focus of the third large objective lens 16. The third large objective lens 16 is a large-diameter lens, and the third large objective lens 16 has one focus. The third large objective lens 16 is a virtual objective lens formed by the mutual splicing of multiple moving lens bodies 13.

[0078] Furthermore, a fourth overlapping area is formed between two adjacent third partial images. The existence of the fourth overlapping area is beneficial. The circular fourth objective lens 13-1 is easier to manufacture than the hexagonal fourth objective lens 13-1, reducing the processing difficulty. In addition, the circular fourth objective lens 13-1 can make the third partial image brighter, which is beneficial to forming a complete image of the observation target and is more conducive to observation.

[0079] Among the multiple moving mirror bodies 13, there is no need to set the plane mirror 6 in the moving mirror body 13 corresponding to the edge or near the edge of the third largest objective lens 16. A plane mirror 6 can be set in the moving mirror body 13 at the center or near the center of the third largest objective lens 16. The plane mirror 6 is an existing product, which is beneficial to shortening the length of the fourth lens barrel 13-3. The position and working principle of the plane mirror 6 set in the fourth lens barrel 13-3 are the same as those in the prior art. Here, the plane mirror 6 of the Newtonian reflector telescope is used as the secondary mirror only for the sake of simple principle description. In fact, the present invention will more often use the curved secondary mirror of the Cassegrain reflector. And due to the larger mirror surface and longer focal length, more and more complex secondary mirrors can be used to shorten the lens barrel length. When in use, the gyroscopes on both sides first align the lens barrel with the observation target, and then the gyroscope at the bottom of the lens barrel makes the whole mirror body rotate. In this embodiment, it is only for simple principle description. In fact, there will be more gyroscopes, which can be referred to the Hubble Space Telescope. More gyroscopes can have more complex movements and can rotate and face the observation target under the control of a computer.

[0080] In this embodiment, since two objective lenses are used to replace an annular objective lens surface, its formation process is as follows:

[0081] When the CCD camera works, it first rotates to a position to take a picture, and then rotates forward to another position to take a picture until all the rotated positions can be spliced into a complete objective lens, so that it can completely replace an annular objective lens surface. In practice, it is a slow continuous rotation and rapid continuous photographing, and a picture is synthesized by a computer. This method is easier to be used in practice. In fact, in the second specific implementation manner, the rotation around the center is 360 degrees, and the rotation around itself is also 360 degrees. Since the present invention has nothing to do with the position, the effect of the rotation around itself is the same as the effect of the rotation around the center in the second specific implementation manner.

[0082] The number of the moving mirror bodies 13 set in this embodiment is less than the number of the divided mirror bodies 1, and the difference between the two numbers is relatively large. On the one hand, it can save costs, and on the other hand, it expands the applicable range and can also be used for ground observation. When in the space observation state, the light input amount will decrease, but for observing celestial bodies with slow changes, the light input amount can be completely increased by increasing the observation time. And reducing the number of reflecting telescopes greatly reduces the rocket transportation cost. Of course, multiple moving mirror bodies 13 can be gradually supplemented and launched, so as to increase the number of the reflecting telescope groups and have a higher imaging effect. In addition, the moving mirror body 13 in this embodiment is more flexible than the fixed mirror body 8, and each fourth lens barrel 13-3 makes a rotation action driven by its corresponding fourth steering mechanism 13-4.

[0083] In this embodiment, there is no central mirror body like the central mirror body 10 in Embodiment 2. Since the central mirror in this embodiment does not need to rotate, it is actually an ordinary reflecting telescope, so there is no need to mention it. In practice, if needed, an ordinary telescope equivalent to the intermediate mirror can be added.

[0084] In Embodiment 3, multiple lens barrels are independent and are launched into space one by one by a rocket. In fact, an independent bracket can also be used to fix multiple lens barrels together on this bracket, and they can rotate around themselves on the bracket through a motor, and a gyroscope is set on the bracket. In this way, as long as the bracket is adjusted to point to the observation target, observation can be carried out.

[0085] Specific Embodiment 4: This embodiment is a further limitation of Specific Embodiment 1, 2 or 3. The first steering mechanism 1-4, the second steering mechanism 9 and the fourth steering mechanism 13-4 are all existing steering mechanisms, and their models can be WT-3110A, PUROO, SAGA or other steering support mechanisms for replacement.

[0086] In all embodiments of the present invention, for the sake of convenience of explanation, the first large objective lens 7, the second large objective lens 15, and the third large objective lens 16 all have one main focus. In practice, multiple foci can be adopted. For example, the objective lens system of the Subaru Telescope in Hawaii has four foci, including the prime focus, the Cassegrain focus, and two Nasmyth foci. In short, the large objective lens in the present invention refers to various objective lenses used in existing astronomical observations.

[0087] Modern reflecting telescopes are extremely complex systems with various structures. All embodiments in the present invention are only for explaining the principle, so the simplest form is adopted. In practice, because it is an astronomical reflecting telescope, each sub-mirror body will be installed in an observatory, and each is a large reflecting telescope in the observatory. All technologies used in the observatory can be used in the present invention. For example, the actual lens barrel will more likely adopt the truss-type lens barrel in the observatory, and the rotating mechanism will also be the horizontal mounting structure such as the alt-azimuth mounting in the observatory. The objective lens can adopt the segmented active optics technology and be operated with a complex computer control system in the observatory. The difference is only that the ordinary mirror is a complete large objective lens, while the objective lens in the sub-mirror body in the observatory in the present invention is only a part of the complete large objective lens.

[0088] Each receiver in the present invention is a high-resolution CCD detector, and can also be a high-dispersion spectrometer, a camera, a visible light multi-object fiber spectrometer, a fine camera, a multi-slit spectrometer, etc., all focal plane devices that can record image information in a computer.

[0089] In all embodiments of the present invention, the steering mechanism is merely for illustrative purposes and is thus simply represented. In fact, the steering mechanism in each embodiment can be as complex as that of an observatory or can be a steering mechanism composed of gyroscopes like the Hubble reflecting telescope in space. Therefore, the steering mechanism in the present invention refers to any mechanism capable of turning the telescope tube.

[0090] The steering mechanisms in all embodiments of the present invention can be interchanged. Of course, the non-rotating structure in the first specific embodiment can be used in space without any problem. For the structures that rotate around the center and themselves in the second and third specific embodiments, when used on the ground, a dedicated rotating mechanism must be added.

[0091] In practical applications, for a larger aperture, a group can be composed of dozens or even hundreds of reflecting telescopes combined. It is almost impossible to manufacture an ordinary reflecting telescope of such a large aperture, and no mechanism can rotate a reflecting telescope of such a large aperture. However, since the present invention is independent, it can fully realize an astronomical reflecting telescope with an ultra-large aperture, thus bringing a revolutionary change to astronomical observations.

[0092] The principle of the present invention can be understood from the following two aspects: On the one hand, for a complete reflecting telescope, if it is divided into seven pieces as in the first specific embodiment and only one piece is left successively while covering the other six pieces and then taking pictures, although the imaging of the picture when there is only one piece will be affected and the observation effect is very poor, when multiple pictures are stitched and synthesized by a computer, the effect is the same as that of a complete reflecting telescope. On the other hand, when multiple reflecting telescopes are distributed in a range much smaller than the distance to the observed object, such as astronomical reflecting telescopes, then for multiple reflecting telescopes with the same reflecting surface, even if they are distributed over a large area on the ground, as long as they look at the same target, the images formed are basically the same. For example, the images of Jupiter seen by the same astronomical reflecting telescope placed in Nanjing and Beijing are the same. Combining these two aspects, the principle of the present invention is obtained. For the reflecting telescopes dispersed at different positions in different parts, combining the pictures they take can obtain a complete equivalent reflecting telescope.

[0093] In short, the present invention can apply the technologies of all existing astronomical observation devices. Therefore, any telescope that adopts a split mirror body structure and applies the technologies of existing telescope devices belongs to the protection scope of the present invention.

[0094] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made using the content of the specification of the present invention, directly or indirectly applied to the technical fields of other related products, shall be included in the patent protection scope of the present invention by the same token.

Claims

1. A reflective telescope, characterized in that: it includes a plurality of sub - mirror bodies (1), which are arranged in parallel with each other. Each sub - mirror body (1) includes a first objective lens (1 - 1), a first receiver (1 - 2), a first lens barrel (1 - 3) and a first steering mechanism (1 - 4). The first lens barrel (1 - 3) is arranged on the first steering mechanism (1 - 4), and the first lens barrel (1 - 3) makes a rotational movement driven by the first steering mechanism (1 - 4). The first objective lens (1 - 1) and the first receiver (1 - 2) are both arranged on the first lens barrel (1 - 3), and the first receiver (1 - 2) is arranged in cooperation with the first objective lens (1 - 1). The observation targets of the plurality of first objective lenses (1 - 1) are all the same observation target. The plurality of first objective lenses (1 - 1) are spliced to form a first large objective lens (7). The angle where each first objective lens (1 - 1) is located is the first observation angle. Each first objective lens (1 - 1) is arranged on its corresponding first lens barrel (1 - 3) and is again at the first observation angle. The image information received by the first objective lens (1 - 1) through the first receiver (1 - 2) is the first part of the image information. The plurality of first parts of the image information form the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the first objective lens (1 - 1) of each sub - mirror body (1) is aligned with the observation target at the first observation angle; The plurality of first objective lenses (1 - 1) are spliced to form a first large objective lens (7), and a first overlapping area is formed between adjacent first objective lenses (1 - 1); The number of sub - mirror bodies (1) is seven. The seven sub - mirror bodies (1) are respectively the first mirror, the second mirror, the third mirror, the fourth mirror, the fifth mirror, the sixth mirror and the seventh mirror. Among the seven sub - mirror bodies (1), the first mirror, the second mirror, the fourth mirror, the fifth mirror, the sixth mirror and the seventh mirror are arranged around the third mirror, that is, the third mirror is the middle mirror body. The shape of the first objective lens (1 - 1) in each sub - mirror body (1) is hexagonal. The seven sub - mirror bodies (1) are closely attached and spliced to form the first large objective lens (7). The mirror surface formed by the seven sub - mirror bodies 1 is the same as the mirror surface structure of the first large objective lens (7). The curvature centers of the plurality of first objective lenses (1 - 1) are the same, which means that the plurality of first objective lenses (1 - 1) are at the same focus, with the same - focus setting, that is, their foci are at the same position as the focus of the first large objective lens (7). The first large objective lens (7) is a large - aperture lens, and the first large objective lens (7) has one focus. The first large objective lens (7) is a solid objective lens formed by splicing a plurality of sub - mirror bodies (1).

2. A reflective telescope, characterized in that: It includes a second steering mechanism (9) and a plurality of fixed lens bodies (8). Each fixed lens body (8) includes a second objective lens (8-1), a second receiver (8-2) and a second lens barrel (8-3). The second objective lens (8-1) and the second receiver (8-2) are both arranged on the second lens barrel (8-3). The second receiver (8-2) is arranged in cooperation with the second objective lens (8-1). A plurality of second lens barrels (8-3) are all arranged on the second steering mechanism (9). The plurality of second lens barrels (8-3) make synchronous rotation movements driven by the second steering mechanism (9). The observation targets of the plurality of second objective lenses (8-1) are all the same observation target. The plurality of second objective lenses (8-1) are spliced to form a second large objective lens (15). The angle where each second objective lens (8-1) is located is the second observation angle. Each second objective lens (8-1) is arranged on its corresponding second lens barrel (8-3) and is again at the second observation angle. The image information received by the second objective lens (8-1) through its corresponding second receiver (8-2) is the second part of the image information. The plurality of second parts of the image information form the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the second objective lens (8-1) of each fixed lens body (8) is aligned with the observation target at the second observation angle; There is a second overlapping area between two adjacent second parts of the image information; the second objective lenses (8-1) are spliced into a second large objective lens (15). There are two angles formed between the tangent of the edge of the objective lens and the principal optical axis, that is, the dotted line in the figure. One is an obtuse angle and the other is an acute angle. The acute angle is angle A. Angle A is the angle where the second objective lens (8-1) is located, that is, the second observation angle.

3. A reflecting telescope according to claim 2, characterized in that: It further includes a synchronous central mirror body (10). The synchronous central mirror body (10) includes a third objective lens (10-1), a third receiver (10-2), and a third lens barrel (10-3). Both the third objective lens (10-1) and the third receiver (10-2) are arranged on the third lens barrel (10-3). The third receiver (10-2) is arranged in cooperation with the third objective lens (10-1). Both the third lens barrel (10-3) and a plurality of second lens barrels (8-3) are arranged on the second steering mechanism (9). The plurality of second lens barrels (8-3) are evenly distributed around the third lens barrel (10-3). The third lens barrel (10-3) and the plurality of second lens barrels (8-3) make a synchronous rotation action driven by the second steering mechanism (9). The observation targets of the third objective lens (10-1) and the plurality of second objective lenses (8-1) are the same observation target. The third objective lens (10-1) and the plurality of second objective lenses (8-1) are spliced to form a second large objective lens (15). The angle where the third objective lens (10-1) is located is the third observation angle. The third objective lens (10-1) is arranged on its corresponding third lens barrel (10-3) and is again at the third observation angle. The image information received by the third objective lens (10-1) through its corresponding third receiver (10-2) is central image information. The central image information and a plurality of second partial image information form the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the second objective lens (8-1) of each fixed mirror body (8) is aligned with the observation target at the second observation angle, and the third objective lens (10-1) of the synchronous central mirror body (10) is aligned with the observation target at the third observation angle.

4. A reflecting telescope according to claim 3, characterized in that: A third overlapping area is formed between the central image information and the second partial image information in contact therewith.

5. A reflecting telescope, characterized in that: It includes a plurality of moving mirror bodies (13), which are arranged side by side. Each moving mirror body (13) includes a fourth objective lens (13-1), a fourth receiver (13-2), a fourth lens barrel (13-3) and a fourth steering mechanism (13-4). The fourth objective lens (13-1) and the fourth receiver (13-2) are both arranged on the fourth lens barrel (13-3). The fourth receiver (13-2) is arranged in cooperation with the fourth objective lens (13-1). The fourth lens barrel (13-3) is arranged on the fourth steering mechanism (13-4). The fourth lens barrel (13-3) makes a rotational movement driven by the fourth steering mechanism (13-4). The observation targets of the plurality of fourth objective lenses (13-1) are all the same observation target. The plurality of fourth objective lenses (13-1) are spliced to form a third large objective lens (16). The angle where each fourth objective lens (13-1) is located is the fourth observation angle. Each fourth objective lens (13-1) is arranged on its corresponding fourth lens barrel (13-3) and is again at the fourth observation angle. The image information received by the fourth objective lens (13-1) through its corresponding fourth receiver (13-2) is the third part of the image information. The plurality of third parts of the image information form the complete image information of the observation target. During observation, the fourth objective lens (13-1) of each moving mirror body (13) is aligned with the observation target at the fourth observation angle; A fourth overlapping area is formed between two adjacent third parts of the image information; The fourth objective lenses (13-1) are spliced to form the third large objective lens (16). There are two angles formed between the tangent line at the edge of the objective lens and the principal optical axis, i.e., the dotted line in the figure. One is an obtuse angle and the other is an acute angle. The acute angle is the angle where the fourth objective lens (13-1) is located, that is, the second observation angle.

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