Mirror chip

I have a question about a small chip in the small mirror on my new 8"
reflector from Orion. The chip is on the back side and is pretty small. I
noticed it when I removed the dust cap the first time. It's about 2mm X
..25mm

I wrote Orion and they said it would have no impact on anything. I had the
scope out in daylight today to realign my finder scope and that chip really
bugged me. It's more niticeable in daylight. That little secondary mirror
is so thick I can't imagine that having much impact but there is no coating
on that tiny spot and that affect things, right?

What should I look for?
Does it affect view?

The hassle of shipping the tube back is a pain....

Can someone advise?

Thank you,
chris

On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 14:36:26 -0700, "Doink"
wrote:

I have a question about a small chip in the small mirror on my new 8"
reflector from Orion. The chip is on the back side and is pretty small. I
noticed it when I removed the dust cap the first time. It's about 2mm X
.25mm

Not sure what you mean by the "back side," but if the chip is on the
side *away* from the primary, it can have absolutely *no* effect.
Even if the front side (towards the primary) is chipped as you
describe, you probably wouldn't be able to notice the slight impact is
would cause. Nevertheless, if it *is* on the front side, I'd make
Orion send me a new secondary.

Wayne Hoffman
33° 49" 17' N 117° 56" 41' W
"Don't Look Down"

http://home.pacbell.net/w6wlr/

If it's on the shiny side of the mirror you might paint over it with =
flat black paint to prevent any stray reflections. Otherwise, i don't =
think such a small little ding will make any difference.

-Florian

Yes, It's the side away from the primary. Just a little disheartening. I
haven't noticed anything but I'm just getting my "vision".
"WayneH" wrote in message
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On Sun, 21 Sep 2003 14:36:26 -0700, "Doink"
wrote:

I have a question about a small chip in the small mirror on my new 8"
reflector from Orion. The chip is on the back side and is pretty small.
I
noticed it when I removed the dust cap the first time. It's about 2mm X
.25mm

Not sure what you mean by the "back side," but if the chip is on the
side *away* from the primary, it can have absolutely *no* effect.
Even if the front side (towards the primary) is chipped as you
describe, you probably wouldn't be able to notice the slight impact is
would cause. Nevertheless, if it *is* on the front side, I'd make
Orion send me a new secondary.

Wayne Hoffman
33° 49" 17' N 117° 56" 41' W
"Don't Look Down"

http://home.pacbell.net/w6wlr/

Thank you. That's very reassuring.
"Florian" wrote in message
news If it's on the shiny side of the mirror you might paint over it with flat
black paint to prevent any stray reflections. Otherwise, i don't think such
a small little ding will make any difference.

-Florian

The chip in the secondary will have no effect on the images produced by the
scope, but it is _very_ likely to have an effect on a potential buyer when
you're ready to sell your scope. If you received the scope new from Orion
in this condition, I would request that they send you a replacement mirror.

Al


"Doink" wrote in message
...
I have a question about a small chip in the small mirror on my new 8"
reflector from Orion. The chip is on the back side and is pretty small.
I
noticed it when I removed the dust cap the first time. It's about 2mm X
.25mm

I wrote Orion and they said it would have no impact on anything. I had
the
scope out in daylight today to realign my finder scope and that chip
really
bugged me. It's more niticeable in daylight. That little secondary
mirror
is so thick I can't imagine that having much impact but there is no
coating
on that tiny spot and that affect things, right?

What should I look for?
Does it affect view?

The hassle of shipping the tube back is a pain....

Can someone advise?

Thank you,
chris

I thought about that too but was concerned about ME putting it in. How
difficult is that task?


"Al" wrote in message
. net...
The chip in the secondary will have no effect on the images produced by
the
scope, but it is _very_ likely to have an effect on a potential buyer when
you're ready to sell your scope. If you received the scope new from Orion
in this condition, I would request that they send you a replacement
mirror.

Al


"Doink" wrote in message
...
I have a question about a small chip in the small mirror on my new 8"
reflector from Orion. The chip is on the back side and is pretty small.
I
noticed it when I removed the dust cap the first time. It's about 2mm X
.25mm

I wrote Orion and they said it would have no impact on anything. I had
the
scope out in daylight today to realign my finder scope and that chip
really
bugged me. It's more niticeable in daylight. That little secondary
mirror
is so thick I can't imagine that having much impact but there is no
coating
on that tiny spot and that affect things, right?

What should I look for?
Does it affect view?

The hassle of shipping the tube back is a pain....

Can someone advise?

Thank you,
chris

Don't bother it is not worth it.

I doubt if it will have any impact on resale. JMHO


"Doink" wrote in message
...
I thought about that too but was concerned about ME putting it in. How
difficult is that task?


"Al" wrote in message
. net...
The chip in the secondary will have no effect on the images produced by
the
scope, but it is _very_ likely to have an effect on a potential buyer
when
you're ready to sell your scope. If you received the scope new from
Orion
in this condition, I would request that they send you a replacement
mirror.

Al


"Doink" wrote in message
...
I have a question about a small chip in the small mirror on my new 8"
reflector from Orion. The chip is on the back side and is pretty
small.
I
noticed it when I removed the dust cap the first time. It's about 2mm
X
.25mm

I wrote Orion and they said it would have no impact on anything. I
had
the
scope out in daylight today to realign my finder scope and that chip
really
bugged me. It's more niticeable in daylight. That little secondary
mirror
is so thick I can't imagine that having much impact but there is no
coating
on that tiny spot and that affect things, right?

What should I look for?
Does it affect view?

The hassle of shipping the tube back is a pain....

Can someone advise?

Thank you,
chris

In article ,
"Doink" wrote:

Can someone advise?


Chris,

Now that we have established it is on the back side of the mirror, the
answer is simple- leave it alone. Totally meaningless little ding,
affecting nothing, including resale value. Just enjoy your new scope!

Starry Skies,
Rich

I'll add to the chorus of "don't worry about it" replies. It will not
affect the performance of the telescope in any way.

Mike Simmons

Doink wrote:

I have a question about a small chip in the small mirror on my new 8"
reflector from Orion. The chip is on the back side and is pretty small. I
noticed it when I removed the dust cap the first time. It's about 2mm X
.25mm

I wrote Orion and they said it would have no impact on anything. I had the
scope out in daylight today to realign my finder scope and that chip really
bugged me. It's more niticeable in daylight. That little secondary mirror
is so thick I can't imagine that having much impact but there is no coating
on that tiny spot and that affect things, right?

What should I look for?
Does it affect view?

The hassle of shipping the tube back is a pain....

Can someone advise?

Thank you,
chris