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Polishing Lab with 8.4-m & 6.5-m mirrors




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The Mirror Lab has the capability of producing mirrors in the size range 1.8 to 8.4 meters. Applications include on-axis and off-axis paraboloids. Our spun-cast mirrors are made of Ohara E6 borosilicate glass in typical sizes of: 3.5-, 6.5-, and 8.4-meters diameter. Please email questions concerning possible projects and related matters to Peter Wehinger at Steward Observatory.  

Updated:  25 Oct 2007    

Site Designed and Maintained by: Peter Wehinger

Text: Jim Burge, J. M. Hill, Buddy Martin, and Peter Wehinger
Graphics: Lori Stiles, Peter Wehinger, John Hill, Ray Bertram, Steve Miller, Evan Richards, J. Peter Van Duyne, and Rod Carender

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