GS DOBS Faulty "Cloudy Mirrors"

[anthony.tony]

Can anyone tell me what the term Cloudy mirror means and how does it effect the Optical performance of a Telescope.One of our retailers is sellling 10 inch dobs with Cloudy Primary and secondary mirrors for $299.00.

[iceman (Mike)]

Where did you hear this?

Is it advertised as that?

[anthony.tony]

[quote=iceman;322716]Where did you hear this? http://www.andrewscom.com.au/site-section-10.htm .they are probably stillOK but they have this Fault.

[Stephen65]

On the used and surplus stock page:

GSO GS-880 10" Limited Dobs., brand new, have cloudy primary and secondary mirrors - sold in "as is" condition $299.00 each

[Zuts]

Hi,

When it's cloudy you can use the cloudy mirror. Under these conditions it gives views matching the far superior RCOS 12.5 inch.

Paul

[Screwdriverone (Chris)]

Ha Ha Zuts,

Does that mean if I have a rain damaged mirror, it becomes "rainy" and then I can get great views of the stars when its pissing down?

Chris