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Old 11-06-2024, 08:44 PM
Stefan Buda
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Originally Posted by Peter Ward View Post
Very impressive! I can also see why one would do this: optical glass domes are expensive.

I recall being in an optical surplus shop in Pasadena (think JPL's headquarters) in the pre-digital camera epoc, (that shop has long since closed) and pondered some optical domes...some were 6" in diameter and the asking price was about $US 20 depending on the size.

I though..cool..but what would I use them for?

If only.....
Thanks Peter!
I find it very strange that it is impossible to find any prices online, apart from the ones dedicated for underwater photography. And yet there is no shortage of manufacturers but they don't reveal their prices.

Anyway, the polishing is progressing better than expected.
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