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How do scientists maximize the size of the collecting mirror?
Miki, scientists use many different techniques. They want the largest mirror possible, in order to gather as much light as possible.
This is how the Hubble was built:
http://www.nasa.gov/vision/universe/starsgalaxies/mirror_size.html
Are you thinking of building your own telescope? You could talk to this guy.
http://www.mdpub.com/scopeworks/
Beyond that, I recommend talking to Tom Whiting or Paul Wagner. They are the best people on this site for telescope questions.
http://www.allexperts.com/ep/1360-4834/Astronomy/Paul-Wagner.htm
http://www.allexperts.com/ep/1360-18522/Astronomy/Tom-Whiting.htm
Keep Looking Up,
-Ed
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Ed
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I am not a professional astronomer by any means, but astronomy has been an interest of mine since childhood, and I am well-informed on the subject. If unable to answer someone`s question personally, I will know how to quickly find the answer online, because I keep myself informed about developments in the field and I know where to look for information.
Experience
I worked in an observatory for awhile at one point, doing various interesting things with a computer.
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