8” uncoated pyrex mirror f-7 figured by Herring For Sale
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8” uncoated pyrex mirror f-7 figured by Herring:
$233.50
This item is an 8” f-7 uncoated pyrex mirror figured by Alika K. Herring (1913-1997). The bottom is flat and polished. The item is ID\'ed on the bottom. The chip is on the bottom.Herring worked for Cove Optics in Long Beach, CA, was a Master Optician and Observer , lived in Anaheim, CA and his contribution to science was site testing on mountain tops which led to the selection of Mauna Kea in Hawaii for all the telecopes their, based just on his input.For a more complete story, Google his name go to ALPO\'s Memoriam, then Cave Optical Co. The ID on the bottom of the mirror is 3 lines of text.Line 1 – R1793-83N 55-7/16” FL. Line 2 – Null – Refigured by Alika K. Herring, AnaheimLine 3 – May 31, 1973 In summary: You are bidding on a piece of history. Pyrex glass made in the USA, mirror figured by a master optician in his day and contributed to science in a huge way, f-7, ideal for planetary observing according to the literature. Kept in the blank container. Everything is right. And I beileve that this mirror is the only one in existence on the open market.. So if you want the bragging rights, bid now!
