[sac-forum] [Fwd: Obsession]

The following message is self explanitory, but the short story is; Scott
is visiting in Sun City, from Ohio, is interested a larger telescope and
would like to look at some Dobsonians, especailly Obsession.

He will drop by my house tomorrow, around 7:30pm, to look at the 14.5"
scope, but if you have time give him a buz or e-mail for more
discussion.

Blue skies,
aj



-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Obsession
Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 20:31:23 -0700
From: "Scott" <ai8s@xxxxxx>
To: acrayon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Hello,

    My name is Scott Ferko and I am visiting my inlaws in Suncity. I am
an
amateur astronomer and an Amateur Radio operator. I was hoping to find
someone in the Pheonix area who might be willing to show me their
Obsession
Telescope.
    I have built some time ago my own 8"/F8 Dobsonian and I also own a
Meade
2080/LX5, but lately I've begun to crave a bit more aperature.
    I stumbled on a website from an amateur in Tuscon and sent him email
tonight. He has already returned my mail, but unfortunately he will be
traveling and unavailable. He suggested I contacted your club.
    I have already talked with the president of the Suncity club, but he
was
unaware of any of his members having anything larger than 12.5".
    I have left messages for the presidents of the other major clubs,
but
none of them have returned my call.
    I drove out here from Ohio and only have a few days left before I
have
to return.
    Do you know of anyone who could help me?
    Even if the weather isn't cooperating, and it hasn't been, I would
still
like an oppotunity to see an Obsession as I am planning on building or
buying a larger Dob and would welcome the chance to see how others have
handled the unique difficulties involved in making such a large
instrument.
    I am a die-hard do-it-yourselfer, but if I like the way someone else
has
built something I'm not as inclined to reinvent the wheel so to speak.
    Any help you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
    I can be reached on my cell at 6142076528, or email at ai8s@xxxxxxx
    Thank you for your time. May all your skies be dark ones.

                                                Scott E, Ferko

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