Re: [APML] Comments on vans for dark-sky trips

["bert katzung" <katzung1@home.com>]

Hey Mark---I need to start saving my money now, not spending more <G>! I'll
have to make do with my 32 cm f9 (and smaller stuff). Actually, I have been
wondering if it's really worth while to take an RC *and* my refractor out on
the same trip. When I try to use them simultaneously at home, I have trouble
keeping track of everything; out in the field, I would expect even more
confusion. Initially at least, I plan to take my A-P 130 EDF and the 900GTO
mount and pier. Leave the big RC at home. I'm thinking of giving Chuck's
favorite--- Chews Ridge--- a try.
Bert

Bert Katzung
katzung1@home.com
www.astronomy-images.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Kaye" <mark.kaye@sympatico.ca>
To: <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Monday, 03 September, 2001 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: [APML] Comments on vans for dark-sky trips


>
> >thing! Having taken out the three  back seats, I have about 8 feet of
full
> >width, full height space to use for storage, sleeping, etc. Some of my
local
> >astro-club buddies have similar vans, but have not made any
modifications,
> >so I haven't received any enlightenment from them. Things just sort of
roll
> >around inside.
>
>     Sounds like it is time for a 60cm f4 telescope.  Then you will not
have
> to worry about having things rolling around in the back...
>     Clear skies!
>                 MK
>
> http://www3.sympatico.ca/mark.kaye/
>



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