When watching traditional film movies, the mind is able to ignore the fact that we are being presented with individual frames so long as the speed of sequence is high enough.
Will the same effect pertain to astronomical viewing (particularly of dim objects)? I ask this because I have a number of possible application concepts for optical systems that alternate where the light is being thrown- for instance binoviewers, multiviewer units, etc.
Assuming that for visual use this effect does hold for astronomical work, will there be any diminution of apparent image brightness, if, say, the retina is illuminated only half the time, even if the light itself is at full intensity at each application?
If such diminution of apparent brightness is minimal, or absent, will a fast mechanism be able to deflect light for use by multiple viewers without the need for beam splitters?
Another possible application is perhaps false stereoscopic effect- though many of you might wonder why anyone would want such a thing- for use on deep sky views. Thoughts?
Jess Tauber
Will the same effect pertain to astronomical viewing (particularly of dim objects)? I ask this because I have a number of possible application concepts for optical systems that alternate where the light is being thrown- for instance binoviewers, multiviewer units, etc.
Assuming that for visual use this effect does hold for astronomical work, will there be any diminution of apparent image brightness, if, say, the retina is illuminated only half the time, even if the light itself is at full intensity at each application?
If such diminution of apparent brightness is minimal, or absent, will a fast mechanism be able to deflect light for use by multiple viewers without the need for beam splitters?
Another possible application is perhaps false stereoscopic effect- though many of you might wonder why anyone would want such a thing- for use on deep sky views. Thoughts?
Jess Tauber
