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QSP OPTICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. provides the astronomical telescope community with 4 optical coatings for your primary and secondary mirrors. The following are two procedures for cleaning your coated optics from 1.33" to 25" and greater.

FULL APERTURE CLEANING
Introduction:
The following procedure has been used in many coating labs for surface treatment of metal optics as well as the final cleaning of aluminized optics. One person can easily clean their secondary mirror using this procedure, too. On larger optics one person may still be able to complete the procedure, however a second person could be helpful in tipping the mirror. The key to this procedure is to never let the coated surface dry until the final step is completed! Though this procedure may seem intimidating, with practice it will become easier and should help in providing the best imaging and longevity to your mirror.
CLEAR SKIES !

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