How to Make a Parabolic Mirror for a Telescope at Home?

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This discussion focuses on the process of making a parabolic mirror for a telescope at home. Key steps include grinding the mirror to a spherical shape before proceeding to parabolic shaping. Resources for amateur telescope makers (ATMs) are readily available online, with a notable reference being the Stellafane website. Utilizing these resources can significantly aid in the mirror-making process.

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  • Research mirror grinding tools and techniques
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Amateur telescope makers, hobbyists interested in optics, and individuals looking to enhance their telescope-building skills will benefit from this discussion.

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is there anyone know how to make a parabolic mirror at home?
 
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josue2503 said:
is there anyone know how to make a parabolic mirror at home?
There are all kinds of resources for ATMs (amateur telescope makers), and you can locate lots of them by Googling.

Here's one:

http://stellafane.org/atm/atm_main.htm
 
Grind it spherical first, then sweat.
 

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