I've heard of two or three people going-in together to build a large scope, then one person will ultimately buy-out the other's interest as more money becomes available. Just a thought. And maybe Obama will send you a "stimulus" check! Good luck, Jay. Stay the course. On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 10:47 PM, Jay Eads <jayleads@gmail.com> wrote:
Patrick, sorry I didn't pick up on the joke . . .
Chuck, you answered my question. I have the time, I would like to do it, but at a $1000 I know what the wife would say . . . . go buy a 10 or 12 inch pre-made dob after you have the cash and save us some cash, or save up for that new refractor I want. I'll have to pass since we don't have an extra $1000 around . . . an extra $400 I have saving toward another scope, so I'll just keep saving. Sounds like I should place my ambition on getting SPOC certified come April when I'm eligible. I looked at Steve Dodds' Nova Optical and for a 12.5 inch he wants $1000. Though I wouldn't have to worry about shipping since I live in Herriman I think for now I'll just wait to do something like this.
Thanks,
Jay