Re: [APML] 48 Inch Schmidt Telescopes

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 8/1/02 8:05:37 AM, genehorr@texas.net writes:

>No, but while we're on the subject there's a 36" Schmidt up in Canada
>that is looking for a home.  Includes mount & film molding equipment.
>They were asking for money but would be willing to donate it on the
>condition that it gets _used_.  Unfortunately I could not convince 
>anyone locally to be interested in the upkeep ("what is the use of a
>telescope that you can't look through?")  
>
>Gene Horr

Gene:
Verrrry Interrrresting?
What more do you know about the instrument? ie. focal ratio, mount type, 
built by who, location? etc.

Kent Kirkley

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