Are telescope reflector mirrors similar to the mirrors we use in the house?

Susan Asked:

can you use regular house mirrors as reflector mirrors for a homemade telescope reflector?

Reply:

ou CANNOT use household mirrors in telescopes.

Household mirrors buy prescription drugs online are flat, whereas telescope reflector mirrors need to be round, so they can reflect the light to the eyepeices.

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