DIY Telescope Mirror Resilvering Workshop – Restore Your Mirror’s Shine

✨ Event Overview

Is your telescope mirror looking dull or losing reflectivity? Learn how to bring it back to life in our DIY telescope mirror resilvering workshop. This hands-on event will guide you through the complete process of restoring telescope mirrors using modern silvering techniques.

You’ll see exactly how to strip old coatings, polish with cerium oxide, sensitize the glass, apply silver, and protect it with an anti-tarnish overcoat.

🧪 What You’ll Learn

• How to resilver a telescope mirror step by step

• Preparing the mirror with thorough cleaning and optional cerium oxide polishing

• Sensitizing with tin solution for strong adhesion

• Applying a fresh silver coating to telescope mirrors with DIY chemistry

• Using Angel Guard to protect the silver against tarnish

• Backing, curing, and storing your mirror for long-lasting reflectivity

🛡️ Safety & Workshop Notes

• This is a chemistry-based DIY project. Gloves, goggles, and respirators will be provided.

• Expect ammonia fumes and potential permanent stains from silver solutions – wear workshop-safe clothing.

• All participants will observe closely, and some may assist with rinsing and pouring during the process.

👥 Who Should Attend

• Amateur astronomers and telescope makers

• Owners of older mirrors in need of restoration

• DIY enthusiasts interested in optics and chemistry

• Anyone curious about mirror silvering vs. aluminizing

💲 Cost

• Free (pitching in for the already provided materials wouldn’t be turned down)

Location

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