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UPDATED - 8-inch f/6 Primary Mirror – QSP Optical Technology - Free Shipping CONUS

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I have an 8-inch f/6 Newtonian primary mirror available for sale.

The mirror is marked "F6" on the back and carries a label from QSP Optical Technology, Inc. of Santa Ana, California. Diameter is approximately 8 inches and thickness is approximately 1.25 inches.

The mirror appears to have been professionally coated and center-marked. I do not have any documentation regarding the optical figure, wavefront accuracy, or original telescope application, so it is being sold as an unidentified 8" f/6 primary mirror.

Condition:

  • Coating remains reflective and produces a bright image.

  • Reflection photos of distant objects are included in the listing.

  • Some coating degradation is present, including scattered pinholes visible during a bright backlight test and a small area of edge coating loss.

  • No chips, cracks, or significant scratches noted.

  • Optical surface appears clean overall.

  • Sold as-is due to unknown optical pedigree and lack of test data.

This would make a good candidate for:

  • ATM telescope projects

  • Restoration of an existing 8" f/6 Newtonian

  • Testing, experimentation, or eventual recoating

Included:

  • 8" f/6 primary mirror only

  • No cell, secondary mirror, or other telescope components included

Price:
$199 OBO

Price includes:

  • Shipping within the Continental United States (CONUS)

  • Shipping insurance

  • PayPal fees

Payment:
PayPal preferred. Other payment methods may be considered. Please contact me with any questions or requests for additional photos.

Thanks for looking.