[ATM] Lining a newtonian with cork - information required

["Think" <thiink@gmail.com>]

Hello list,

I am going to attempt to line the inside of my solid tube 10" F/5 Guan Sheng
branded Dob/Newt and require the expertise of you fine people. The specific
questions I have are as follows:

- is lining the tube with cork still an effective method of slowing/stopping
tube currents? Are there better options?

- I have searched in both Google, and around this list and have yet to find
specifics on how to adhere the cork to the tube, or if this is at all
required?

- The mirror is 10", and the tube OD is 12". If I use 4mm cork tiles (joined
together for the length/height required), I take it this should have no
impact on the light path/other?

- is there any caveats in regards to painting cork flat black instead of
using flocking paper? Is flocking paper a better idea?

If anyone has any good websites/books (that are available in Australia) that
can answer these questions; that would be great as well.

Thank you all for reading,
Simon
NSW, Australia


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