Abbe prism
A particular form of roof prism that can be used to invert an image. Because of the perpendicular end faces, it can be inserted between the objective and eyepiece of a telescope. If the roof is replaced by a plane surface, it becomes a reversion, or K, prism.
Related Terms
Abbe condenser,
Abbe constant,
Abbe illumination,
Abbe prism,
Abbe refractometer,
Abbe sine condition,
Abbe-Porro prism,
Prism Pairs,
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