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  • Category: Telescopes
  • Founded: Oct 2, 1998
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Please , Please remember to trim your posts. Some of the posts have been getting way too long as person after person replys to a question. Also please change
Posted - Sun Dec 13, 2009 8:05 pm
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Re: thin mirror grinding
Not every one has the machines, and be carefull for glass dust, Peter
Posted - Sun Dec 6, 2009 11:47 pm
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polishing mirrors
That sounds like that mirror (or whole telescope)belongs in a astronomy museum, with the story, Thank you Peter
Posted - Thu Dec 3, 2009 7:31 pm
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polishing mirrors
Yes, it is possible to create a new lap by using the present mirror as a "mold" for making a new pitch lap. If the existing mirror is Pyrex or other heat
Posted - Wed Dec 2, 2009 4:28 pm
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Re: what is a good camera for people that is new to astro-photograph
A Meade DSI I can be bought used now and then at www.astromart.com, as they are no longer made or in stock. A Canon Rebel DSLR camera is another good choice,
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