Re: ATM 18 inch telescope

[Anthony Stillman <atmer@flash.net>]

snips are from what Jerry Hudson wrote

>...reduce the blockage from 50% diameter to, say, 30%
>...unacceptable for planetary viewing

Isn't it interesting I think, that Maksutov's are thought to provide
excellent planetary views.  A design which nearly mandates a 30+%
obstruction.


>...better off with a sturdy ladder

I'm folding my big scope in thirds.  Falling off a ladder, very bad.
Falling off the ground, very college.


Anthony