Re: ATM Any use for an 8" F3.6 mirror?

[Dominic.Luc-Webb@molmed.ki.se]

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>If anybody cares, there are some 8" F3.6 mirrors for sale on ebay:
>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2136085212
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>Specs are:
>8"Mirror
>f=750
>power=6
>surface accuracy=1/4 lambda
>Full Coating: al+sio
>scratch-dig=60/40
>chamfer 1x45'
>clear aperture 8inches = 203mm
>focal length 29.39inches = 750mm
>focal ratio f/4
>mirror thickness 0.75inches = 19mm
>thickness/diameter ratio 1:10.5
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>I bid on one, but didn't get it, and really need to stay focused on the 
>12.5" anyway, so I thought I'd point them out to others who may care. 
> I'm curious, what could you do with them, besides make a 30" newt?  Any 
>creative ideas?
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>dave.
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