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[gene lucas <geneluca@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jack has it down just right. This is such an egregiously stupid internet 
post, it's amazing to me that anybody would take it seriously.  It 
started out as a mis-interpretation of an otherwise good posting. But I 
suppose it just mirrors the public's lack of knowledge about how 
telescopes work and astronomy in general.  I agree we have sort of a 
responsibility to try to set folks right.  I have not had many inquiries 
about this (yet!), at least not to the extent that Jack reports.....
Hopefully folks will enjoy themselves at the T-Bird Park star party!!
Gene
(17250)

 >>Jack Jones wrote:

>You have it exactly right Rick. I've fielded dozens of inquiries, from work,
>home and family back in Illinois. Below is my response to them, use as you
>wish, and also an example of the offending email going around, minus the
>side-by-side 'comparison'.
>Jack
>
>[earlier stuff snipped -- GAL]
>  
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