Re: ATM RTMC, Another Stab at Discussion

[andydtg@phoenix.net]

Randy Johnson wrote:

>From a telescope maker's point
>of  view, what one thing, (and feel free to list five or six responses, if
>you like,) would you like to see as an activity, a program, a workshop, a
>technique, a topic of discussion or whatever?  Please don't feel like you
>nessecarily need to be going to the conference to post up, we're just
>talking theory and design here.

If the intent is to give the publc or the potential ATM'r a 'quick' look
at our avocation & what's it about in an exhibit, I suggest:

- Real telescopes representing the various types & skill levels,
  LARGE display photos it the real thing can't be there

- Mirrors/lenses in varous stages of completion, from blank to ready
  to install in telescope.

- At lest 2-3 knowledgeable 'tour guides', maybe set it up as a walk-thru
  so visitors see all of the displais in a logical sequence.

- Something 'fun' for kids to do, like grind on a small mirror or
  play with a raytrace program etc.

- A display of common building materials that can be used a parts of
  telescopes.

- A handout listing addresses, e-mail, web pages etc of regional
  clubs, ATM's etc. Maybe a computer database that the visitor can
  use in real time to see what groups & individuals are active in their
  particular area.





 
Andy Saulietis / DTG Alt-Az-Fp Drive Systems
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