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josue2503
Sep18-08, 06:28 AM
Can I use a shaving mirror on reflecting telescope as a primary mirror??

tiny-tim
Sep18-08, 07:40 AM
Can I use a shaving mirror on reflecting telescope as a primary mirror??

Hi josue2503! :smile:

Hint: where (roughly) are the two foci of a shaving mirror? :wink:

vincentm
Sep18-08, 01:12 PM
I wouldn't recommend it. Would be kinda hard fitting it onto a cell. Check with your local astronomy club to see if they have any primary mirrors for sale, you might luck out.

russ_watters
Sep18-08, 09:08 PM
Plus, the quality of the mirror can't possibly be good enough for astonomy.