Joe Bauman wrote:
Hi Michael, It's a monster 12" I'm afraid. For months I've been looking at going to the Wedge at the end of April -- but for now with my back just starting to feel OK, I don't dare. Maybe next month, when my back is healed, I'll give it a try. Would you be interested in going then? Knowing I had someone to keep an eye on me when I swing it onto the tripod would be most reassuring. Thanks, Joe
Hey Joe, one way to get around the problem is to do like I did with my way too heavy/bulky refractor: Just donate your scope and a pile of money to SLAS and build a permanent observatory for it at SPOC. That way it's always set up and easy to operate, plus if you ever get kicked out of the house you have a small concrete building in which to live. Just kidding, of course! Carpe Noctem! Patrick