2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class
Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
by Ken Slater 2005-Mar-55
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The End of Winter?
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
The End of Winter?
Morning Sun Melts Roof Snow Later in the day, the roof could be rolled back
Morning Sun Melts Roof Snow |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
The End of Winter?
This empty lot was filled by mid-day John Martin plowed it clean by 9:00 AM
This empty lot was filled by mid-day |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
The End of Winter?
Paul does some solar observing Set up in the doorway in early afternoon
Paul does some solar observing |
How to Build a Telescope
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
How to Build a Telescope
Brad talks about the rocker box
Brad talks about the rocker box |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
How to Build a Telescope
Brad holds up Berry's book A great place to get Dobsonian design ideas
Brad holds up Berry's book |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
How to Build a Telescope
Brad talks about tube balance... ...to a sea of interested people.
Brad talks about tube balance... |
Making Pitch Laps
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Making Pitch Laps
Brad & Tom Stir Pitch Brad is ready to pour Doc's lap.
Brad & Tom Stir Pitch |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Making Pitch Laps
Warming Mirrors Junie and Jim (behind Junie) warm 10" and 16" mirrors on the stove
Warming Mirrors |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Making Pitch Laps
Junie presses a new lap with vigor! It always helps to bare your teeth with a difficult lap :-)
Junie presses a new lap with vigor! |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Making Pitch Laps
Glenn stirs pitch His 10" tool is on the counter, ready for a pour
Glenn stirs pitch |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Making Pitch Laps
A finished 10" lap Brad centers Glenn's mirror on the lap
A finished 10" lap |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Making Pitch Laps
A Happy Mirror Glenn's mirror shows it's joy at having a nice new lap!
A Happy Mirror |
Other Bunkhouse Activities
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Other Bunkhouse Activities
Jim checks for pits He's looking beyond the Solar poster and using the real rays from the window.
Jim checks for pits |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Other Bunkhouse Activities
Suzanne and Dr. Al discuss telescope construction Glenn takes a coffee break
Suzanne and Dr. Al discuss telescope construction |
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Polishing, Figuring & Testing
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Much work in the McGregor Dave, Jay, Joel, Andy and Cody are all busy
Much work in the McGregor |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Paul, Jack and Jay Paul is getting ready to test Cody's mirror
Paul, Jack and Jay |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Warming Al's lap
Warming Al's lap |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Dave hold's Al's 10" Mirror Dave's nice Tee Shirt can be viewed through the polished glass
Dave hold's Al's 10" Mirror |
2004-2005 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2005-Mar-06
Polishing, Figuring & Testing
Al talks with Rick, Andy figures Jay and Joel are partially visible.
Al talks with Rick, Andy figures |
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