Yes, agree re coating cost. probably the only other possible use for it is to attempt microflexing but would be a lot of pull and likely end up astigmatic.
I definitely won't spend on another mirror as house spending committee chair would veto/be cross. :-)
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Originally Posted by OzEclipse
That is a hell of a mirror to use to learn how to figure! The re-aluminizing will cost you more than a new fully figured 8" f4 mirror from GSO will cost.
A new 8"f4 GSO is $219. I suggest you teach yourself mirror figuring on the Aldi mirror but don't re-aluminize it. Spend the re-coating budget on a new GSO mirror and use the change to buy some of the other bits and pieces then make him a telescope wrapped around a decent GSO optic.
Good luck whatever you do.
Joe
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