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Re: SV: ATM 18" f4.6 with a 2.6" diagonal



> A smaller diagonal will not lower coma- 

I think  you are wrong about this.  A small enough diagonal will prevent
light from the edge of the primary from reaching the focal plane.  This
is the area that contributes the most to coma.  You can get the same
effect by using a smaller mirror.  In fact, a small diagonal can cure
turned down edge!