RE: ATM 6" or 8" mirror

["Chalfan, Richard D" <Richard.Chalfan@PSS.boeing.com>]

My first mirror was an 8", and it was not a great trial (just a trial).
By the way, I really liked Neil Howard's book.  It has more abrasive and
rouge on its pages than the other telescope making books I had at that
time.  It is oriented to an 8", has some nifty ideas for accessories,
and I thought it communicated mirror making to me better than Thompson,
Texereau or the ATM books (I owned all of them when I tackled the 8" 30
years ago).  The best help is an experienced person if available.

Have fun, I would chose the 8" but you need to think about mounting and
transporting it.  If you can deal with the extra weight and cost, I
would go for it!  Neither size will be a bad choice though.

Good luck,
Richard Chalfan
Kent, WA  USA
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> From:         Tim[SMTP:teash@skyenet.net]
> Reply To:     Tim
> Sent:         Monday, June 08, 1998 6:26 AM
> To:   atm@shore.net
> Subject:      ATM 6" or 8" mirror
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> Ok, I am planning on buying a kit from newport glass. There is a 6"
> and
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