We have asked Lick Observatory to quote on producing the aspheres. No word back yet. We have asked Jim Burge to act as a consultant for the measurement of our aspheres. If the aspheres are made by a manufacturer which does not have adequate testing, then UofA might make the optical test. Omega and Custom Sci are still out.
Prices are in line with the budget.
The large piece of CaF2 for mechanical testing arrived from Almaz. Schott says that they will get back to us in a few days about their CaF2 for S02. L05 is done, and being shipped to Spectrum Thin Films. As soon as we get final measurements, H. Epps can do the final design update. Newport TFL has a workable design for our AR coatings.