Shaving mirror for reflecting telescope

[josue2503]

Can I use a shaving mirror on reflecting telescope as a primary mirror??

 

[tiny-tim]

Can I use a shaving mirror on reflecting telescope as a primary mirror??

Hi josue2503!

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

 

[vincentm]

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]

Plus, the quality of the mirror can't possibly be good enough for astonomy.