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Making A Lens

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Posted by Randall Terrell on October 24, 2002 17:48:36 UTC

I'm thinking about making a large refractor, including grinding an 8" duplet achromactic lens. I've never tried grinding a mirror or lens before, but I'm patient and willing to work on it for a long period of time.

Am I crazy, or is it possible and worth the effort?

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Making a lens. - bobmay - October 24, 2002 - 19:18 UTC
- Thanks - random - October 24, 2002 - 19:51 UTC
  - Reasons - bobmay - October 25, 2002 - 19:12 UTC
    - Dob vs. refractor - danieldgj - October 27, 2002 - 14:14 UTC
    - P.S. - danieldgj - October 27, 2002 - 19:29 UTC
      - Costs? - bobmay - October 27, 2002 - 20:43 UTC
        
        Thanks guys! - random - October 28, 2002 - 16:55 UTC
        
        Beauty of refractors - danieldgj - October 29, 2002 - 00:38 UTC

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