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Grinding Convex lenses...
Last post 02-12-2008 10:28 AM by johnjohnson. 2 replies.
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  • 02-12-2008 03:57 AM

    • ikhanr
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    Grinding Convex lenses...

    I have some convex lenses salvaged from something I don't know identity of. They are good quality convex lenses, but useless for telescope making. Following is the detail:
     

    L1- D-91.4mm, L-160mm, F1.75 (double convex)

    L2- D-101.6mm, L130mm, F1.28 (concavo-convex)

    L3- D-108mm, L170mm, F1.57 (concavo-convex)

    L4- D-114mm, L260mm, F2.28 (plano-convex)

     

     Is it possible for me to grind these lenses to a usable F ratio?

    Thanks.
    Imran
  • 02-12-2008 08:09 AM In reply to

    Re: Grinding Convex lenses...

    Probably possible, but not likely to be practical.

    Lens grinding and figuring is beyond most of the people who frequent these pages. Do some searching at the yahoo astronomy tech groups. One of the ATM groups might be a good place to start. 

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  • 02-12-2008 10:28 AM In reply to

    Re: Grinding Convex lenses...

    Ikhanr

    Even in the event you were able to grind them, then you would have to have them coated with anti-reflection compounds to make them usable. 

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