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Old 03-09-2012, 10:26 AM
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Pinwheel (Doug)
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Primary mirror moltled

Hi all, I dragged out my 8" reflector telescope last night to have a long over due view of the moon, only to be disappointed at a waxy haze through the EP. Today in better light shining my red touch into the tube I notice the primary mirror has what looks like millions of small blemishes or small water marks on it. I removed the primary only to view what appears to be a very clean surface. Tilting the mirror on an angle the blemishes appear to be under the reflection. So my inner voice is saying I'm up for a re-coat! So who does this & will it cost more than the telescope is worth, I have never been down this path before.

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