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nflemming2004

Undergrad in Astrophysics (Villanova, '08), MS in Optical Sciences (U of Arizona, '10).

Currently working as Optomechanical Engineer at L-3 KEO.

Experience with coding in C/C++/ObjC for pleasure. Mind for the mechanical, but mostly working in the optical realm.

Hobbies include small home improvement projects, bicycles, gardening, taking things apart to learn how they work. Wannabe astronomer, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, software developer, fitness guru, photographer, musician.

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7 Constructing a periscope/telescope - trouble with lenses Feb 23 '17
6 Dish antenna as parabolic mirror for OPTICAL telescope? Mar 2 '16
3 Has lunar opposition surge ever been observed from Earth? From Earth orbit? Mar 31
3 What is the longest observable wavelength of light using an optical telescope? Mar 3 '16
3 Is it practical to hand grind a convex parabolic or hyperbolic mirror? Mar 2 '16
2 How did I flip some mirrors around in the dark at 3 AM and change the focal length of a 24 inch Boller and Chivens? Apr 11
2 Are X-ray telescopes with glancing angle surfaces basically “funny-looking” Cassegrain telescopes mathematically? Apr 11
2 How to make a telescope for viewing planets, moon and DSOs using a convex lens of aperture 100 mm and focal length 200 mm and other lenses at home? May 14 '16
1 Eyepiece::Astromania or Meoptex Oct 7 '20
1 What are the effects of using non-spherical lenses in refracting telescopes? Sep 5 '20
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