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Re: ATM 8" f3.8 -- Worthy project?




Matt Terry wrote:
> 
>      A couple of quick questions:  How  many folks have made sub f/4
> smallish mirrors?

I have a friend who has an 8" f/3.7 scope with homemade optics. The man
who made the mirror, unfortunately, passed away, so I can't comment on
his problems making it, but I do know the mirror has an exceptional
figure, except for a 1/4" turned edge.

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Mike Lindner