Question about newtonians

[virtualpilot45]

I might be barking up the wrong tree here, but couldn't a VERY simply newtonian be made with

a.) One of those magnifying mirrors for makeup

b.) Handheld mirror

c.) Some material for the tube and focuser

I noticed when looking down my scope's OTA it magnifies my face, this gave me the idea. Would the above be possible?

[Peter Drew]

Technically possible yes, but the results would be terrible!, for a start both mirrors will be 2nd surface reflecting causing double double images and of course they will not be of telescope optical quality however good your face may look in them. .

[Mikea]

And of course, you'd have nothing to do your make-up with!

[virtualpilot45]

If I ever decided to wear make-up, defo not in the forseeable future to say the least!

Oh and thanks Peter!

[RIR]

a.) One of those magnifying mirrors for makeup

b.) Handheld mirror

c.) Some material for the tube and focuser

Sounds like the assembly instructions for a Tasco telescope.........

Ian.