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.965 .965" mirror telescope eyepiece star diagonal Small BLEM on the mirror! Paypal 0 Bid US $3.75 1d 15h 59m
1.25 inch partial telescope eyepiece mirror diagonal 1.25 inch partial telescope eyepiece mirror diagonal Paypal 0 Bid US $4.94 1d 16h 26m
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Deluxe Laser Collimator to align your Telescope Mirrors Deluxe Laser Collimator to align your Telescope Mirrors Paypal US $49.50 28d 14h 39m
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Telescope Secondary Mirror 3.5 inch Telescope Secondary Mirror 3.5 inch Paypal US $189.00 3d 11h 31m
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How big can a telescope mirror be?


For a non-arrayed optical telescope, is there a limit to the size a mirror could be?

Hypothetically, a telescope can be quite large, but there are physical infrastructure limitations. The Keck telescopes on Mauna Kea are 10 m in diameter, and they are actually constructed of smaller segments that are placed together and individually adjusted to form a single image. This process could be expanded considerably, but vibration, structural deformation would all conspire to cause blurring.

16 16" F/4.9 Lightweight Sandwich Parabolic Telescope Mirror Paypal 11 Bids US $420.00 13h 22m
GSO 2 GSO 2" 90 deg Mirror Diagonal for Refractor Telescopes Paypal US $69.50 21d 13h 8m
NEW 2 inch telescope mirror diagonal with 1.25 NEW 2 inch telescope mirror diagonal with 1.25" adapter Paypal US $45.00 20d 7h 4m
.965 .965" mirror telescope eyepiece star diagonal USED! Paypal 2 Bids US $4.95 1d 13h 29m
Meade 4.5 Meade 4.5" Telescope Primary Mirror Holder Paypal 0 Bid US $5.95 1d 14h 11m
Deluxe Cheshire Collimator to align Telescope Mirrors  Deluxe Cheshire Collimator to align Telescope Mirrors Paypal US $35.00 12d 3h 39m
.965 .965" mirror telescope eyepiece star diagonal Small BLEM on the mirror! Paypal 0 Bid US $3.75 1d 15h 59m
1.25 inch partial telescope eyepiece mirror diagonal 1.25 inch partial telescope eyepiece mirror diagonal Paypal 0 Bid US $4.94 1d 16h 26m
2.5 2.5" Edmund telescope newtonian mirror blem coating Paypal 0 Bid US $2.95 1d 16h 37m
Telescope Secondary Mirror 1.8 inch Telescope Secondary Mirror 1.8 inch Paypal US $38.99 9d 8h 2m
Telescope Secondary Mirror 1.4 inch Telescope Secondary Mirror 1.4 inch Paypal US $36.99 12d 3h 34m
Telescope Spider w/secondary mirror holder 6 Telescope Spider w/secondary mirror holder 6" Paypal US $29.00 12d 12h 50m
Telescope Mirror Alignment Eyepiece - 1.25 Telescope Mirror Alignment Eyepiece - 1.25" Collimator - Collimation Tool Paypal US $29.99 6d 13h 57m
12.5 12.5" Telescope Mirror Mount Paypal 1 Bid US $45.00 5d 2h 34m
Telescope Secondary Mirror 1 inch (Precision flat) Telescope Secondary Mirror 1 inch (Precision flat) Paypal US $16.99 2d 3h 42m
Deluxe Laser Collimator to align your Telescope Mirrors Deluxe Laser Collimator to align your Telescope Mirrors Paypal US $49.50 28d 14h 39m
Vintage Criterion Telescope Brass Spider  Parts & mirror for Newtonian Reflector Vintage Criterion Telescope Brass Spider Parts & mirror for Newtonian Reflector Paypal 2 Bids US $20.50 6d 7h 7m
Telescope Secondary Mirror 3.5 inch Telescope Secondary Mirror 3.5 inch Paypal US $189.00 3d 11h 31m
Meade newtonian Reflector dust cap for 114mm or 4.5 Meade newtonian Reflector dust cap for 114mm or 4.5" mirror diameter telescopes Paypal US $2.95 24d 9h 4m
HoTech 1.25 HoTech 1.25" Crosshair Collimator Accuracy Laser Mirror Alignment For Telescopes Paypal US $114.95 26d 14h 54m
11 11" f/10.5 Pyrex Spherical Mirror w/ Gold Coating for Telescope / Collimator Paypal US $995.00 26d 8h 14m
16 INCH F/6 CUSTOM NEWTONIAN TELESCOPE MIRROR 16 INCH F/6 CUSTOM NEWTONIAN TELESCOPE MIRROR Paypal 0 Bid US $7,500.00 7d 6h 53m
1.25 1.25" Metal Telescopes 45 degree mirror star diagonal Paypal US $27.00 25d 16h 55m
1.25 1.25" Metal Telescopes 90 degree mirror star diagonal Paypal US $27.00 25d 16h 52m
GSO 1.25 GSO 1.25" 90-deg Mirror Star Diagonal for Refractor Telescope # GSST Paypal US $31.00 15d 17h 38m
ALUMINIZING SERVICE FOR YOUR TELESCOPE PRIMARY MIRROR ALUMINIZING SERVICE FOR YOUR TELESCOPE PRIMARY MIRROR Paypal US $60.00 22d 13h 25m
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Telescope Farpoint Laser Collimator 1.25 Telescope Farpoint Laser Collimator 1.25" and 2" Combo Perfect Mirror Alignment Paypal US $109.00 21d 15h 19m
Celestron 2-Inch XLT Diagonal Mirror (for SCT Telescope) Celestron 2-Inch XLT Diagonal Mirror (for SCT Telescope) Paypal US $185.92 21d 13h 16m
TELESCOPE SECONDARY MIRROR 2.7 inch TELESCOPE SECONDARY MIRROR 2.7 inch Paypal US $77.95 12d 3h 48m
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Telescope Secondary Mirror 3.1 inch Telescope Secondary Mirror 3.1 inch Paypal US $139.00 4d 19h 8m
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GSO 2 GSO 2" 90 deg Mirror Diagonal for SCT Telescopes Paypal US $69.50 6d 13h 53m
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Telescope Spider w/secondary mirror holder10 Telescope Spider w/secondary mirror holder10" Paypal US $29.00 2d 3h 52m
ANTARES 2 ANTARES 2" MIRROR DIAGONAL FOR SCT TELESCOPES (92% COATINGS). NEW! Paypal US $84.95 6d 5h 1m
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Telescope Secondary Mirror .8 inch (Precision flat) Telescope Secondary Mirror .8 inch (Precision flat) Paypal US $15.99 2d 3h 46m
Baader 2 Baader 2" Clicklock Mirror Star Diagonal for Telescope Paypal US $263.00 14h 43m
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Gregorian telescope Photo Mugs Gregorian telescope Photo Mugs

 

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This small brass reflecting telescope uses a curved mirror rather than an objective lens to collect light and produce the observed image..

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This small brass telescope is a reflecting telescope that uses a curved mirror rather than an objective lens to collect light and produce the observed image..

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New Telescopic Squeegee. This practical window cleaner extends to 48". No more struggling to get rid of dirt where it is hard to reach! Excellent for glass and mirror. One side of 8.5" wide dual head is a washer, the other a squeegee to dry window surface...

Telescoping 6X to 1X Suction Cup Magnifying Travel Mirror in White, with Travel Bag Telescoping 6X to 1X Suction Cup Magnifying Travel Mirror in White, with Travel Bag

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Equipped with a powerful, effective and exclusive patented suction cup, this telescoping mirror can be placed directly and instantly on any smooth and watertight surface: mirror, window pane, lacquered paint, Formica, tile, etc...

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General Tools 759570 Telescoping Mirror 2-Inch by 3-Inch General Tools 759570 Telescoping Mirror 2-Inch by 3-Inch

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TEKTON 7604 Telescopic Inspection Mirror TEKTON 7604 Telescopic Inspection Mirror

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Celestron 44102 400x Power Laboratory Biological Microscope Celestron 44102 400x Power Laboratory Biological Microscope

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The Celestron(r) 400x Laboratory Biological Microscope comes with many scientific essentials such as a diaphragm and a condenser. Its efficient charm comes in its power and precision, with 3 different objective lenses and a monocular, adjustable head that rotates from 0 to 60 degrees for comfortable viewing.

Orion SpaceProbe 3 Altazimuth Reflector Telescope Orion SpaceProbe 3 Altazimuth Reflector Telescope

 

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Orion's surprising little Spaceprobe 3 has been picked by independent reviewers as one of the best telescopes in its price class. Unlike similar telescopes seen in discount stores, Orion has refined the Spaceprobe 3 by paying attention to the little details, and that make this telescope a great value...

Orion Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope Orion Observer 70mm Altazimuth Refractor Telescope

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Tele Vue 2 Tele Vue 2" Everbrite Mirror Star (90°) Diagonal with Brass Clamp Ring -Black Satin Finish

 

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Whiter and brighter images. Simply put, that is the benefit the Everbrite mirror coating. This exotic, dielectric, nonmetallic coating is 99% reflective across the full visual spectrum, resulting in the "whitest," most natural image available...

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Celestron 52268 C90 Mak Spotting scope (Black) Celestron 52268 C90 Mak Spotting scope (Black)

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Celestron’s 52268 90mm Maksutov Spotting Scope delivers excellent high power optics in a compact, affordable package. The 52268 package includes a backpack style soft carrying case, an 8x21 erect image finder scope, a 1...

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A Sharper View Of The Universe

If the primary mirror of 1 telescope has a diameter of 12 in., and that of another is 4 in., how many times?


If the primary mirror of one telescope has a diameter of 12 inches, and that of another is 4 inches, how many times greater is the light- gathering power of the first one? Explain your reasoning?

The answer is the square of the ratio of the diameters.

A 12 inch mirror is 3 times the diameter of a 4 inch mirror. That translates to a difference in light gathering ability of 9 times (because 3 squared equals 9).


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