Thanks, Deb, So what's the $$ tag on that Takashashi?? 22 lbs is featherweight compared with the monster I deal with. -- Joe

I looked at Mars through a new Takahashi TOA 130 last Wednesday night. The TOA 130 looks like a refractor on steroids. There is a big difference in price and bulk compared to my TV-102. My scope weighs 10lbs but the TOA 130 weighs in at 22lbs. As for refractors, I'll stick with the lighter 4 inch telescopes.

Debbie

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From: Joe Bauman <bau@desnews.com> Date: 2005/10/31 Mon PM 03:11:13 MST To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: Re: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Santa, I want a Canon 20Da for Christmas

Now I know what I want Santa to bring -- an Astrophysics telescope! -- jb

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