Re: [ATM] Ultra-Thin Edge Support Idea -RE:[atm_free]ULTRA-THIN30"mirror from Hong Kong

["Cord Scholz" <cord@astro-image.com>]

> I have yet to see a convincing argument that they perform any function
whatsoever.

Then what kind of lateral support do you propose for large equatorially
mounted mirrors?

Best,
Cord


-----Original Message-----
From: atm-bounces@atmlist.net [mailto:atm-bounces@atmlist.net] On Behalf Of
Richard
Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 4:49 PM
To: Nils Olof Carlin
Subject: Re: [ATM] Ultra-Thin Edge Support Idea -
RE:[atm_free]ULTRA-THIN30"mirror from Hong Kong

Hi Nils,

Saturday, January 28, 2006, 3:12:30 PM, you wrote:


>> - should we use astatic cells?

NOC> Good question - I have no idea why that would be better than 
NOC> ordinary, balanced, floating cells. Anyone?

I have yet to see a convincing argument that they perform any function
whatsoever.

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Best regards,
  Richard in the UK

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