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
John & Jay take a close look
2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Carl's Scope
Carl holds a truss while John looks on.
Carl holds a truss
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.
Adjustable Observing Chair
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!)
Works Great!
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.
Hot Pressing
2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Carl Begins to Polish
Carl Polishes This is his first polishing session.
Carl Polishes
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.
Bernie and Tester
2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Bernie Figures & Tests
Bernie's Mirror Looks real good, almost done.
Bernie's Mirror
2007-2008 Stellafane Mirror Class Session 6 held on 2008-Mar-08 Bernie Figures & Tests