2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16

by Ken Slater   2004-Oct-16

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Group Activities

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Group Activities Brad lectures to the class Jay's dob is used for demonstration	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Group Activities Another view of the Introductory Lecture	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Group Activities Brad, Jay and Andy with Jay's Telescope
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Group Activities Brad takes a peek through the scope No stars, just Ken snapping a picture		2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Group Activities Glenn shows off his new tattoo Is that M6?

Grinding in the Bunkhouse

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Grinding in the Bunkhouse Matthew and Rob in the bunkhouse They are hogging out their new 8-inch mirrors	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Grinding in the Bunkhouse Alec grinds on the bench He is making a 6" with his father Mark	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Grinding in the Bunkhouse Mark works on the new 6" Mirror
	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Grinding in the Bunkhouse Cody A. fine grinds his 6" mirror He is working in the kitchen, away from the rough grit

Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor Al aligns his 10" for testing Note the red laser dot on the mirror	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor Phil helps Al align the tester	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor Andy is figuring his 8" Mirror
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor Chris is waiting for his lap to press It is weighted with bar-bell weights	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor Dave demonstrates a blending stroke Andy observes the technique	2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor Jim scrubs his lap Rejuvenating it after sitting idle all summer

Also at Stellafane This Day

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Also at Stellafane This Day New Foundation for the 12-foot dome It sits south of the McGregor

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Also at Stellafane This Day Joel & Dave remove the forms Dave constructed the sturdy forms

2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 1 held on 2004-Oct-16 Also at Stellafane This Day Foliage Season at Stellafane The overcast day muted the colors

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