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By Rob Hartmann
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In Fig. 2, the distance between the left edge of the base and the center of the leftmost mirror block was incorrectly labeled as 5/16" rather than 15/16". You can find the correct dimensions in this revised diagram and on author Rob Hartmann's blog, at pseudoscope.blogspot.com.
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