Re: Backpacking Scope

Jim Lawrence (lawrence@kadets.d20.co.edu)
Mon, 3 Apr 1995 11:27:18 -0600 (MDT)

How about the 4" Astroscan sold by Edmund Scientific. Goes for about $400 I think. It is very portable.

Jim Lawrence Computer Coordinator Eagleview Middle School Colorado Springs, CO 80919

lawrence@kadets.d20.co.edu jiml@mtview.d20.co.edu

On Mon, 3 Apr 1995 TRC3%AsiCes%CTS@bangate.pge.com wrote:

> I have begun backpacking and really enjoy it; but it seems to me that after
> all that effort to get into the high backcounty it is a real shame to
> "waste" all those dark nights.
>
> Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of backpack designs on scopes?
> I'm thinking small and light (5 pounds?), perhaps a 4" f/5.... This would
> involve a smaller mirror than I have seen advertised; are such things
> available?
>
>
> TIA
>
> Terry Chrisman
>