An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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prime focus
  کانون ِ نخستی  
kânun-e naxosti
Fr.: foyer primaire  

The focal point of a large primary reflecting mirror. This focus actually falls at a point just within the upper structure of the telescope and provides a large field of view.

See also:primary; → focus.