2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19
by Ken Slater, Jay Drew, and Dave & Julie Tabor 2007-May-19
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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-19Three Mirrors Done!
George, Joyce & Samantha show off their completed mirrors in the McGregor Telescope Room.
George, Joyce & Samantha
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Three Mirrors Done!
Samantha! Samantha looks through her just completed mirror.
Samantha!
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Three Mirrors Done!
Joyce Joyce and her recently completed mirror, with figuring guides still visible on the back.
Joyce
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Three 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.
Pyrex in 3 sizes
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Three Mirrors Done!
Dave, Samantha and Ken Proud father Dave, Samantha and Instructor Ken (coffee at the ready!)
Dave, Samantha and Ken
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Three Mirrors Done!
Jay is really short! Mirror class leader and short guy Jay poses with Samantha.
Jay is really short!
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-19Activities in the Bunkhouse
Caitlin's 8" Mirror Grinding in the Bunkhouse
Caitlin's 8" Mirror
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Activities in the Bunkhouse
Chris begins a new wet Sprinking grit on his tile tool
Chris begins a new wet
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Activities in the Bunkhouse
Rick Rick works on his 8-inch mirror by the door.
Rick
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Activities in the Bunkhouse
Sealing Lap Substrates Isaac, Jeremy and Tom discuss how to seal the plaster discs.
Sealing Lap Substrates
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Activities in the Bunkhouse
Ken helps Caitlin Demonstrating the proper stroke length to get a good sphere.
Ken helps Caitlin
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Activities in the Bunkhouse
The Machine The grinding machine now has an enclosed work area, to prevent contamination and keep everything clean.
The Machine
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-19Making a Pitch Lap
Isaac and Jeremy Isaac presses his new lap while Jeremy waits for his to cool down before removing the mold.
Isaac and Jeremy
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Making a Pitch Lap
Pouring Pitch Jeremy pours melted pitch into the latex mold.
Pouring Pitch
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Making a Pitch Lap
Mold, Lap & Tool A good view of the pitch cooling the mold.
Mold, Lap & Tool
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-19Activities in the McGregor
Polishers at work Randall & Jim at the polishing table.
Polishers at work
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Activities in the McGregor
Testing, Testing... Dave watches as Samantha checks her mirror before it was declared done.
Testing, Testing...
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19Activities in the McGregor
Joyce at the Tester Joyce takes a final look at her completed mirror on the tester.
Joyce at 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-19An Enjoyable Time
Club Members Wayne, Ken, Jay & Glenn chat in the kitchen.
Club Members
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19An Enjoyable Time
A Good Time had by All! Glenn, Wayne, Jay, Ken, Jeff, Dave & Samantha ham it up in the bunkhouse.
A Good Time had by All!
2006-2007 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 8 held on 2007-May-19An 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.
That's All, Folks!
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