Premium telescope mirror manufacturing involves a multi-stage process beginning with grinding a mirror blank to a precise parabolic curve using grit and water, followed by polishing and figuring to ...

TUCSON — Hot and dry air, perfused with a scent reminiscent of a warmed hair straightener, stuffed a hangar-sized room beneath the football stadium at the University of Arizona. The space, part of the ...

Not all glass cleaners are created equally. While some are safe enough to clean mirrors, you can also use vinegar, rubbing alcohol, and even dish soap.

Sometimes, the art of making mirrors has little to do with reflection. By Stephen Wallis This article is part of our Design special section about the reverence for handmade objects. Part of human ...