2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08

Bad Weather

It poured all day, and there was a constant threat of freezing rain (which thankfully did NOT develop), and this resulted in very low attendance. For the few that did show up, we had a nice relaxed session in the Fletcher house in Chester, and could give the students that where there plenty of attention.

Carl's Scope

Carl brought his truss tube Dobsonian for all to see. A very nice scope.

2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Carl's Scope John & Jay take a close look Carl is in the background

2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Carl's Scope Carl holds a truss while John looks on.

Carl's Chair

Carl made this excellent observing chair from Oak. A very nice piece of work!

2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Carl's Chair Adjustable Observing Chair Very nice craftsmanship in the oak chair made by Carl.

2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Carl's Chair Works Great! Ken gives it a test (It passed with flying colors!)

Carl Begins to Polish

We got Carl's new lap hot pressed, and Carl began to polish.

2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Carl Begins to Polish Hot Pressing Set oven to 170 degrees, press for 30 minutes.

2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Carl Begins to Polish Carl Polishes This is his first polishing session.

Bernie Figures & Tests

Bernie from ATMoB brought his mirror up for some advice on final figuring and testing. It is very smooth, and pretty close to be done.

2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Bernie Figures & Tests Bernie and Tester Bernie sits behind his self-made tester.

2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Bernie Figures & Tests Bernie's Mirror Looks real good, almost done.

2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Bernie Figures & Tests Bernie's Tester Simply made, but very effective.