Abstract
This article proposes the concept of the construction of an imaging polarizer based on polarization films for measuring the linear polarization of images of celestial extended and point objects. The spectral range of operation of the device is 420–850 nm, and the field-of-view angle is 0.25°×0.25°. The device is intended to be used in telescopes with a primary mirror up to 1 m in diameter and relative aperture f/12. The advantages and disadvantages of the proposed device are analyzed.
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