18-point flotation mirror cell for Brian's
17.5" F4.5 telescope mirror.

Photo of the mirror "box" for Brian's 17.5" F4.5 telescope. The mirror sits on an 18-point flotation mirror cell. The cell is all aluminum and has been optimized with Plop. The dew shield is removable for easy assembly and dis-assembly of the telescope.

"Mirror Box" for 17.5" F4.5 telescope. The blocks on the top
of the assembly are the Moonlite truss sockets.