Re: Refinishing 16-inch mirror

"JimC" <avocat5@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I'm thinking of having my 16-inch (2-inch thick) f4.5 mirror refinished,
which I understand might improve its optical performance somewhat and
enhance its reflectivity. It has worked great for viewing the Messiers,
but it doesn't seem to handle higher powers very well regardless of
collimation. Has anyone had this done, and what were the results? - I
don't want to get into doing the work myself, so costs, and the delay
time, are a factor. - I'm assuming that the finisher would first examine
the mirror and let me know whether he would recommend the work. Anyone
have recommendations for someone who might be available?

What's a reasonable estimate for a fairly decent, but not necessarily
professional quality job? Or, is it not usually worth the cost, meaning
that I should instead consider trading up to a better scope? - This is a
rather basic Telekit Dob with an old D16 mirror.

Thanks,
Jim

You might contact Steve Swayze...
http://www.europa.com/~swayze/refigure/refigure.html

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