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ATM 12" F2 mystery mirror



I have acquired (as a gift) a 12- 3/16",  F2 , mirror apparently of Pyrex and 1 -1/3" thick. Figure not tested, but a first superficial look suggests is is very hyperbolic. Story is that the, now deceased, owner bought it many years ago from Bausch & Lomb and intended (from some crude sketches he made) to make a Dobsonian of it in the style of the early Coulters'. Ronchi lines very smooth and sharp so it was made for some fine optical application. I will, of course, determine the figure- but with this much- does anyone have any idea what it might have been used for?
 
Regards to all-  Bill