2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2006-May-20
by Ken Slater 2006-May-20
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Bonus Mirror Class Session
In an unusual May bonus session, four students who were close to done got one more opportunity to complete thier mirrors, and one did! This was a small, informal sessions, as most of the other members were working on the site (see below)
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2006-May-20Bonus Mirror Class Session
Erin is Done! Proud father Jeff, daughter Erin and her completed 4-inch f/3.75 mirror.
Erin is Done!
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2006-May-20Bonus Mirror Class Session
Jeff checks the Mirror A 4-inch f/3.75 tested at focus has quite a short focal length!
Jeff checks the Mirror
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2006-May-20Bonus Mirror Class Session
Fran & Dave Fran listens while Dave explains a stroke to him.
Fran & Dave
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2006-May-20Bonus Mirror Class Session
Joyce and a toy Joyce shows off a machined toy she made in metal shop.
Joyce and a toy
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2006-May-20Bonus Mirror Class Session
Joyce & Dave Test Dave talks about what he sees in Joyces 6-inch f/4 mirror.
Joyce & Dave Test
Site Work
The major work on site this day was to bury some donated fiber optic data cable between the McGregor, Domed Observatory and Bunkhouse. Given the frequent lightening strikes we get, the club is very interested in non-conductive communications cables.
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2006-May-20Site Work
Al, Dennis & Ken Al & Dennis prepare to clear rocks and lay a sand bed. Ken checks the trench.
Al, Dennis & Ken
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2006-May-20Site Work
AL & Wayne lay a sand bed The direct burial fiber optic cable must sit in a soft sand bed.
AL & Wayne lay a sand bed
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2006-May-20Site Work
John moves sand John uses the Kubota to move more sand into place.
John moves sand
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