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such as the Genesis mission, the Juno mission to Jupiter and the Mars Science Lab mission. Newport Corporation
produces a range of high- quality optical mirrors for use in telescopes, including aluminium and silver coated mirrors, dielectric mirrors, and first surface mirrors. A wide range of optical lenses for telescopes is also available including achromatic and aspherical lenses, cylindrical lenses, and custom lenses. Omega Optical is a
manufacturer of optical filters for various applications, including astronomy. It offers a range of filters, including narrowband and broadband filters, and also provides custom filter design services. Optical Surfaces
manufactures high-quality mirrors for telescopes using advanced polishing techniques. A wide range of mirror sizes,
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coatings, and surface accuracy specifications are available. Schott is a renowned
provider of optical materials, including glass lenses for telescopes. A wide range of lenses is available with a range of coatings and specifications. With 120 optical glass types available, the firm’s mirror substrates and instrument optics have been used in astronomical work such as the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) project in Chile. Space Optics Research Labs (SORL) makes aspheric optical systems and instrumentation for a range of research and test applications, including airborne, space- based, and astronomical use cases. Many flat, spherical, and aspheric mirrors in ceramic, glass and metal precision mirror mounts are available. Spectrum Scientific (SSI) designs and manufactures
Knight Optical has been a cornerstone in Optical Metrology, delivering precision solutions for over 30 years. As a global leader in providing optical components, we’ve made significant contributions to advancing optical metrology applications. What sets us apart is our state-of-the-art metrology laboratory, equipped with cutting-edge instruments including the Varian Cary 5000 Spectrophotometer, ZYGO Verifire XPZ Interferometer System + Radius Slide, and more. We’ve recently augmented our capabilities with a range of specialised optics, including custom solutions and stock components such as precision filters, beamsplitters, mirrors, optical lenses, and prisms. Committed to excellence, our metrology lab, coupled with our meticulous QA department, guarantees the quality and precision that define Knight Optical. Visit our website to explore our comprehensive catalogue, including the latest additions, and experience the precision and reliability that our metrology lab ensures. For inquiries and tailored solutions, please contact our UK and US teams.
specialist custom-designed optics, including the supply of ultra-low stray light, high efficiency gratings for high profile space projects, such as the Orbiting Carbon Observatory (OCO) and Ozone Mapping Profiler Suite (OMPS). The company can also replicate low CTE materials for off-axis-parabolic, ellipsoidal and freeform mirrors for space borne telescopes and space optical interconnect systems. Thorlabs is a manufacturer of scientific instruments, including a range of optical mirrors for use in telescopes. The company offers various coatings, sizes, and shapes of mirrors, including dielectric, aluminium, and gold coated. It also offers lenses made from various materials such as glass,
sapphire, and silicon; as well as lenses with different shapes and sizes. Zambuto Optical Company specialises in the production of high-end custom mirrors for use in telescopes. Mirrors are made from low-expansion glass and the company also produces precision parabolic mirrors with high surface accuracy and smoothness. Zeiss is a manufacturer of optical lenses for telescopes, offering a range of lenses, including achromatic, aspherical, and custom. This is not an exhaustive list. If you provide optical components for astronomy and would like your company to be included, please let us know at: editor.electro@
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