2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 8 held on 2007-May-19

Three Mirrors Done!

After a miserable winter with many class cancellations, we finally made it to the last class of the season. And what a great ending we had, which is where we start our photo essay this time, highlighting the three students who completed their mirrors: Congratulations to Samantha, Joyce and George!

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Three Mirrors Done! George, Joyce & Samantha show off their completed mirrors in the McGregor Telescope Room.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Three Mirrors Done! Samantha! Samantha looks through her just completed mirror.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Three Mirrors Done! Joyce Joyce and her recently completed mirror, with figuring guides still visible on the back.
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Three Mirrors Done! Pyrex in 3 sizes Standing in front of our test tunnel with "Mirror Midwife" Dave, George, Joyce and Samantha hold their 8, 6 and 4 inch completed mirrors.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Three Mirrors Done! Dave, Samantha and Ken Proud father Dave, Samantha and Instructor Ken (coffee at the ready!)	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Three Mirrors Done! Jay is really short! Mirror class leader and short guy Jay poses with Samantha.

Activities in the Bunkhouse

We still have some grinding going on in the bunkhouse, including a couple of students who joined the course late in the year.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Activities in the Bunkhouse Caitlin's 8" Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Activities in the Bunkhouse Chris begins a new wet Sprinking grit on his tile tool	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Activities in the Bunkhouse Rick Rick works on his 8-inch mirror by the door.
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Activities in the Bunkhouse Sealing Lap Substrates Isaac, Jeremy and Tom discuss how to seal the plaster discs.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Activities in the Bunkhouse Ken helps Caitlin Demonstrating the proper stroke length to get a good sphere.	2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Activities in the Bunkhouse The Machine The grinding machine now has an enclosed work area, to prevent contamination and keep everything clean.

Making a Pitch Lap

Here we are using a latex lap mold to make a neat and regular lap with deep channels.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Making a Pitch Lap Isaac and Jeremy Isaac presses his new lap while Jeremy waits for his to cool down before removing the mold.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Making a Pitch Lap Pouring Pitch Jeremy pours melted pitch into the latex mold.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Making a Pitch Lap Mold, Lap & Tool A good view of the pitch cooling the mold.

Activities in the McGregor

Here are a few shots of activities in the McGregor Observatory

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Activities in the McGregor Polishers at work Randall & Jim at the polishing table.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Activities in the McGregor Testing, Testing... Dave watches as Samantha checks her mirror before it was declared done.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 Activities in the McGregor Joyce at the Tester Joyce takes a final look at her completed mirror on the tester.

An Enjoyable Time

The best thing about mirror class the fun time we have every session visiting with new and old friends...

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 An Enjoyable Time Club Members Wayne, Ken, Jay & Glenn chat in the kitchen.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 An Enjoyable Time A Good Time had by All! Glenn, Wayne, Jay, Ken, Jeff, Dave & Samantha ham it up in the bunkhouse.

2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19 An Enjoyable Time That's All, Folks! Jay wraps up another mirror class season with flare. Glenn is stunned by the realization it will be 4 months before we do this again.