SpaceWordGame

A fun way to get up to speed on space jargon, by proposing better meanings for exciting-sounding words from way way up beyond the atmosphere. There are many fabulous words used in the space business every day -- bring them into your workplace with you, fresh with new meanings, and impress your co-workers. With a nod to Douglas Adams and John Lloyd who did something much more powerful for placenames, this was inspired by The Snowball Herminator, who takes all credit and no responsibility.

2011-03-08

Catadioptric

Referring to an optical system which uses both reflection (mirrors) and refraction (lenses). This also describes the unwanted effect of lens elements reflecting images inside a compound camera lens. Undesirable catadioptric effects include ghosting and lens flares.

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2011-03-08

Catadioptric

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