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Re: [ATM] Mirror Edge Supports

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From: "Mel Bartels" <mbartels@bbastrodesigns.com>
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 18:06:36 -0700
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> What if you suspended a mirror in its cell by silicone from several points
> around its top circumferance and let its bottom circumferance just hang?
> Sort of a sling in reverse? Pointed at zenith, the counterwights would

See Wilson's Reflecting Telescopes where this is discussed in length.
Basically, if you did this in combination with a proper bottom edge support,
you'd be approaching the ideal edge situation.  By itself, it may cause
astigmastism.

Mel Bartels

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