Rebuild of old Newtonian Scope
I have a 40 year old 6 inch Newtonian in bits an pieces in a box - been carrying it around the country for decades. Have started a project to completely rebuild it with modern components (it has an old 0.965" focusser, for example). The mirror is an F/5 Coulter purchased from the USA many moons ago - I suspect Coulter is now defunct or merged with another company?
Long story short, is that the aluminizing on the 6 inch mirror and 42mm secondary have deteriorated badly and I need to have both mirrors stripped and re-aluminized. I have done some online searching, but having issues finding a business here in Australia that will provide those services. I am sure there will be a couple, but my poor internet search skills can't find them as yet. Can anyone out there provide the names of businesses that can help? I am in Brisbane, but can naturally ship the mirrors interstate. Any help or advice appreciated.
Thanks,
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