Thread: pyrex vs BK-7
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Old 05-02-2007, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ausastronomer View Post

The 10" BK7 mirrors in the GSO dobs are very good, mine is actually outstanding for a mass produced mirror. Base your decision on which scope to choose on factors other than the mirror substrate.

CS-John B
BK7 bends its shape *3X* more than Pyrex for a given residual difference between mirror and air. Effect not so prominate on a lightweight 10" that is only a slight asphere..effect will be much more obvious on a larger slab of glass whose mass is goin up by the cube root of the aperture.

Mark
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