anyone have experience with AstroReflect mirrors?

[the_chemist]

Hello, I am planning a 10" travel dob build, and I am currently in the (frustrating) stage of sourcing the primary mirror.  In the US we have few retail options for primary mirrors, and  only a few custom builders, that are both very expensive and very long lead times- any most of them don't do 250 mm. I have found company called Astroreflect (sold by teleskop service) that has the perfect mirror, a 250 mm f6.3, in stock for a reasonable price.  the problem is I can't find anything about them. they have a nice website, but I can't find a single review from anyone who has used their mirrors.  I would love to hear from anyone who has first hand experience with their products.

 

thanks!

 

Eric

[GrumpiusMaximus]

No experience here but would it be more economical to buy a 10"/250mm Dobsonian and remove the mirror?

[dweller25]

Hello Eric and welcome to SGL 

Sorry, never heard of that company but Orion Optics (UK) also make a 250mm F/6.3 mirror

 

Edited December 28, 2023 by dweller25

[the_chemist]

thanks guys- I also thought of buying a "donor" scope for the mirror, especially used, but 10" dobs aren't very common, so I gave up that search.  Regarding OOUK, I do have them on my short list as well.

Eric

[davidc135]

Astroreflect seem to guarantee a minimum Strehl of 0.95 which, if true, would give me confidence.  David