This was the last official session of the 2012-13 series, we will likely have a bonus session next month though, as a couple of folks are very close to being done.
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 People at Work
Dylan holds his completed mirror while embracing mentor Dave.
Dylan is Done
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 People at Work
Dylan and Rick chat after Dylan finished up his mirror.
Dylan & Rick
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 People at Work
Cecilia grinding a 10-inch, her second mirror class project.
Cecilia Grinds
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 People at Work
Instructor Dave holds an very nice old mirror blank.
Dave with Old Glass
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 People at Work
Dave and George discuss testing his mirror.
Dave & George
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 People at Work
George at Work.
George at Work
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 People at Work
Tim at work figuring his mirror.
Tim at Figuring
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 People at Work
Reed is polishing. Gloves keep grease off the mirror, water off your hands, and provide a firm grip.
Reed Polishing
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 People at Work
Ron is concentrating on getting the stroke right.
Ron Concentrates
Tools of the Trade
A few interesting objects seen this session.
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 Tools of the Trade
Cecilia's very fancy 10-inch tool.
Fancy Tool
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 Tools of the Trade
Reed's very nice work log.
Reed's Logbook
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 Tools of the Trade
A mirror waits to be tested.
Waiting for Test
Fun & Games
Mirror class is not all work, plenty of time for some fun, too!
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 Fun & Games
Ray brought in this very nice 1958 star finder.
1958 Star Finder
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 Fun & Games
Continuing on the 1950's theme, Phil is armed with a ray gun.
Ray Gun Phil
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 Fun & Games
We are grateful to Newsbank for providing mirror class with its winter home.
Thanks, Newsbank!
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 Fun & Games
Francis hold up an old mirror he salvaged from a discarded scope. I think it needs recoating!
That's a Mirror?
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 Fun & Games
Phil's solar scope - it did not have the cloud piercing filter installed :-)
Phil's Solar Scope
2012-13 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 7 held on 2013-Apr-13 Fun & Games
Ken and Phil talk about the 1991 Convention at the back of the room.
