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Re: Sextant mirror silvering
From: Robin Stuart
Date: 2023 Sep 30, 12:32 -0700
From: Robin Stuart
Date: 2023 Sep 30, 12:32 -0700
This has probably been suggested before but depending on whether you are primarily interested in functionality rather than authenticity you might consider getting the mirror aluminized and over-coated with a protective layer of MgF2. This is commonly done for telescope optics and a number of companies can perform the service. Some are listed in this article https://telescopicwatch.com/telescope-mirrors-caring-recoating/
Robin Stuart
