A fine fall day, and most people worked outside in the warm sun.
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Grinding at the Bunkhouse
Sean grinds in the foreground. Joyce is grinding on the bench with her back to us.
Sean grinds in the foreground.
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Grinding at the Bunkhouse
Jim, Phil and Jay discuss testing a 16" mirror
Jim, Phil and Jay
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Grinding at the Bunkhouse
Wayne rough grinds the club 16" Joyce is grinding a 6" f/4 behind him.
Wayne rough grinds the club 16"
Tom makes a Plaster Disk
Tom demonstrated how to make a plaster disk, pouring it on a mirror that was at #120 grit, so that it would be ready to make a pitch lap in our December session.
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Tom makes a Plaster Disk
Tom mixes plaster Joyce and Dave look on
Tom mixes plaster
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Tom makes a Plaster Disk
Tom pours plaster into the mold
Tom pours plaster into the mold
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Tom makes a Plaster Disk
Tom smoothes the plaster
Tom smoothes the plaster
Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
The exciting news was that Cody completed his mirror!
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Dave is setting up the tester Glenn polishes, Fran and Dave look on
Dave is setting up the tester
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Fran and Dave wait at the tester Fran's mirror is being tested
Fran and Dave wait at the tester
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Jim, Andy and Fran All working at polishing or figuring
Jim, Andy and Fran
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Jim marks Cody's mirror Cody watches carefully
Jim marks Cody's mirror
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
It's done! Cody did a great job. Dad Jay looks happier than Cody in this shot!
It's done! Cody did a great job.
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Polishing & Figuring in the McGregor
Dave and Andy set up the tester Andy's mirror is not quite done yet.
Dave and Andy set up the tester
Building & Grounds
A foggy morning at Stellafane. Wet snow fell on our trees last week, most with the leaves still on, and the apple trees in the amphitheater area were badly damaged.
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Building & Grounds
McGregor Observatory in the morning fog
McGregor Observatory in the morning fog
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Building & Grounds
New Domed Observatory In the fog, with the just added vertical cedar siding.
New Domed Observatory
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 Building & Grounds
Chain sawing damaged trees Heavy, wet snow snapped many limbs
Chain sawing damaged trees
The Flanders Pavilion
The pavilion was completed by the builder, and we all took pride in looking over this nice new addition to Stellafane. Club members will work on floor paving and lighting, with a goal of having this done by the next convention.
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 The Flanders Pavilion
The Flanders Pavilion All closed up.
The Flanders Pavilion
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 The Flanders Pavilion
The Flanders Pavilion Wide Open.
The Flanders Pavilion
2005-2006 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 2 held on 2005-Nov-05 The Flanders Pavilion
Inside the Flanders Pavilion It makes our tractor look small.
