[sac-forum] Re: Obsession
- From: AJ Crayon <acrayon@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: Scott <ai8s@xxxxxx>, SAC Forum <sac-forum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 18 Aug 2002 22:03:13 -0700
I forgot to include Scott's e-mail address so I included it with a repeat of the
original.
Sorry for the slipup.
Blue skies,
aj
Scott wrote:
> 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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