Chuck, Will this be open to the "Clarke" that someone we know owns? Rodger C. Fry -----Original Message----- From: Utah-Astronomy [mailto:utah-astronomy-bounces@mailman.xmission.com] On Behalf Of Chuck Hards Sent: Friday, June 20, 2014 4:24 PM To: Utah Astronomy Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Vintage telescopes While I was mowing the lawn today, I thought maybe we could have a judge or panel of judges review the vintage scopes and present awards. Possible categories: 1. Best unrestored condition (only minor touch-ups and period after-market modifications allowed) 2. Best restoration (major restoration work done to either mount, OTA, or both) 3. Most pleasing imagery (this takes into account things like aperture, so the big scopes don't have an advantage. The image is judged based upon an ideal situation for that aperture and seeing conditions. It's not a test of measured optical quality) 4. Best vintage eyepiece/accessory collection 5. Best of Show (Either judges choice or spectators choice, based on votes) Vintage/period eyepieces would be preferred while at the star party, but not mandatory. Use of vintage/period eyepieces could be a plus in the eyes of the judges. What do you all think about this? If any SLAS board members are reading this thread, what do you think about tacking this onto a SPOC star party sometime this summer, perhaps in August? _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".