Re: [APML] All sky camera mirror

[Robert Reeves <reeves10@swbell.net>]

> Just a thought...
> Would the glass tool used to grind a 12" f/5 mirror be suitable for an
> all sky camera mirror after polishing and aluminizing?
> After the last two auroras I am thinking that an all sky setup might
> produce some stunning results.
>
> George Anderson
> Montreal Canada

Sounds like it may be a bit "shallow" to cover much sky.  Why don't you wet
it so it reflects and try it on the daytime sky.  That will tell you the
story on that plan.

Robert Reeves                      reeves10@swbell.net
520 Rittiman Rd.                   www.robertreeves.com
San Antonio, Texas 78209    210-828-9036
USA                                     29.484  98.440  200 meters


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