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Hi there,
I feel sure that this has been asked before, but I DAGS and didn't really find anything about it. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with the inexesive primary mirrors available on ebay. My suspicion is that you get what you pay for, but I'm wondering how they would be for building my first Dob scope. I need to keep it cheap. I suspect these won't create a fantastic scope, but I'm interested in something to start with (before investing a lot of money.) I also enjoy building things like this. I'm considering the 4.5" spherical or 6" parabolic mirrors that are listed with the specs below (I know the conversions dont really add up, this is directly from the listings): 4.5" spherical mirror (~$20 including shipping)--- Clear aperture 4.4 inches = 122mm focal length 35.5 inches = 902mm Focal ratio f/8 Mirror thickness 0.5625inches = 14.3mm Thickness/diameter ratio 1:7.78 Surface Accuracy = 1/8 6" parabolic mirror (~$35 including shipping)--- Coating = al+sio Clear aperture 6inches = 152mm Focal length 29.38inches = 746mm Focal ratio f/5 Mirror thickness 0.625inches = 15.9mm Thickness/diameter ratio 1:9.6 Surface Accuracy = 1/4 I'm very interested with first hand experience with these mirrors, but I'd also like any other general opinions anyone has. Thanks. |
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