Hi Chuck, I think a while ago you mentioned that Mike was silvering the mirror since it was too big to put in a chamber. When I was in high school I ground a mirror and I believe I used silver nitrate and hydrochloric acid in a process to silver the small mirror (I've forgotten most of the details - but I still remember "do what ya oughter - add the acid to the water. :)" ). I would imagine that Mike is using a less caustic method to silver the mirror. I would love to hear how it is being done. I hope that this is covered in the article that you are writing. Clear skies, Dale. -----Original Message----- From: utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 5:08 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Journey to the 1.8 meter I don't think anybody tried to tell Mike anything, Larry. Mike's made a few comments to folks about where he's going to take the scope and SPOC was on the short list, but it was never suggested that he leave it there, he just offered to bring it for a star party. I think Jay may have panicked. Mike's said he's going to take it on the road for as long as he can afford to, and after that, who knows? On Mon, Oct 28, 2013 at 3:51 PM, Larry Holmes <larry@kijoda.com> wrote:
Well said, Jay. Seems like a lot of chatter on the list trying to tell Mike what he should do, but after all, it is really his to do with as he desires. And, I am sure he will. 73
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