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Subject: New Member & Questions
Date: Thu, 22 May 1997 09:48:29 -0500
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>Hi,
>
>I'm new to the list and am getting back into astronomy after an absence of
>almost 25 years! Now my 9 year old son has expresed an interest, so I'd like
>to build a scope.
>
>I've been looking at Stargazer Steve's kit for a 4.25" DOB and also the 4.25"
>project in Richard Berry's book for an equitorial inverted fork mount. I'm
>leaning this way as it will cost less, and I think that a plywood tube will
>stand up to my 9 year old better.
>
>Anyone have any experience and can tell me which mount is better?
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>... Dave
>



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