Probably there just aren't enough serious amateurs in this little oasis, and everybody has access to big on-line stores. -- Joe ------------------------------ On Sat, Jul 6, 2013 9:14 AM MDT Dion Davidson wrote:
I wanted to probe the collective memory of this group to find out about retail astronomy in Utah. I know the Clark Planetarium sells a few telescopes in its store. I know Inkley's on 21st S used to have a small telescope selection and a cabinet of cool accessories and eyepieces. Have there been any other examples of telescopes for sale in Utah? I'm not talking about classified ads or online sales, but the real-life, touch-and-see-before-you-buy kind.
I guess I'm wondering why there isn't a telescope store here, like OPT or ScopeCity.
We have darker skies (or easier access to them) than most of the places where those retail stores are located. We have, it seems, a large community of science-loving, earth-friendly (and sky friendly) people who might patronize such an establishment. And considering the cost of many good telescopes and accessories it seems that some of us might be more inclined to buy if we could see it and touch it and heft it and try it out before we commit. No wonder the lesser-quality telescopes on display at big box stores and toy stores sell - you can put a bow on them!
Just wondering.
Dion
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