DON WRIGHTs ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY


ATM (Amateur Telescope Making)

Rough Grinding The 22" Mirror
by Jerry Wright

tool-quill
Tool and Quill


curve
The mirror after reaching the proper curver depth (sagitta).


drillbit
The desired sagitta is .457". A .453" drill-bit provides a quick test. If it fits under the straight edge, the proper sagitta has been reached.


intervals
Measuring sagitta at intervals of 1-inch (see table below)


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