Can hologram parabola mirrors like Opti-gone's, be used as a telescope?

Subject: Can hologram parabola mirrors like Opti-gone's, be used as a telescope?

Date: Sat Apr 6 01:07:31 2002
Posted by Branden
Grade level: 10-12 School: amateur astronomer
City: Lyons State/Province: Kansas Country: USA
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 1018073251.As

Message:


I'm searching for a low cost primary mirror for a Newtonian type telescope. 
That mirror is pretty expensive, but the 9" and 22" Opti-Gone Mirage might work 
as a telescope mirror. Surfaces have been honed to five- billionths of an inch 
to reach such perfect resolution. The 9" is under $30, but will this kind of 
mirror work well if at all? http://www.optigone.com/ Thanks for your time. 
Sincerly Branden

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