Where can I buy a mirror blank in Europe (UK included)?

[Ovi]

Most sites I've seen are based in the US and the import taxes are as expensive as the blank itself. Thanks in advance!

[johninderby]

Galvoptics here in the UK does mirror blanks as well as mirror grinding and polishing  supplies 

https://www.galvoptics.co.uk/optical-components/telescope-products-andamp-services/schott-suprax-telescope-mirror-blank---ground/

Edited May 14, 2020 by johninderby

[Dave1]

Beacon Hill, do mirror blank kits, for very reasonable prices of between £29-£39 with everything you need. To quote them

" Complete Mirror Kits (NB Glass disks extra)
Containing sufficient quantity of the following, 80, 120, 220, 320 Aluminium Oxide.  225, 175, 125, 95 Optical powder, Cerium Oxide and Optical Quality Pitch
For 6" mirror ........ £27.00
For 8" mirror ........ £29.00
For 10" mirror ...... £39.00 "

The also offer bigger and higher quality glass mirror blanks for a bit more money. Best phone them with what specification you want, they will sort you out.

They only do business over the phone (0)1507 363 381.

Here is there website http://beaconhilltelescopes.org.uk/ 

Edited May 14, 2020 by Dave1

[davidc135]

Stathis Firstlight in Germany offer a complete package inc low expansion glass discs and send to the UK. Also Vacuum Coatings offer kits.  David