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Originally Posted by netwolf
I have read on other forums and ATM site of clubs where people have mirror making classes etc. Do any of the Aussie societies or clubs conduct and facilitate such activities?Regards
Fahim
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Ron Royal used to run a mirror grinding/telescope making class at Sydney Observatory. However, I think it ceased about 4 years ago. This was a class which went over about 8 weeks, 1 night a week, where you went and ground your own mirror and built an 8"/F8 scope. It used to cost just over $500 (all materials supplied). It was a great concept but the proliferation of cheap chinese/taiwanese dobs of reasonable quality killed it.
Cheers,
John B