So when I was chatting astronomy with a local professor of Astrophysics who walks his dog in the neighborhood I told him that I had a big
So the worm has turned. Anyway,
Thanks Mark. It was kind of like selling a house, or something like that.Don Quixote wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2019 5:47 pm Wow.
This sort of decision is a big deal, Michael.
I am glad it has worked out well for you.
The C11 sounds like a good idea. It is big but not too heavy.
I look forward to seeing some AP.
True Enough. I just found it a bit unwieldy and as they say, the best scope for you is the one you use - and my AR152 has become my go to scope. The guy who bought it from me has plans to take it up to the Hat Creek area in Northeastern California where the University of California has a radio telescope site. Plus, the skies up there are very dark.
Well I kind of wanted to keep it but the realization is that I have not been hauling it out very often. The skies have been poor over the last 18 months. So I decided to part with it. When I move to a dark sky site, I will re-visit the idea of a bignotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:09 pm Flexible optimization is key, so bitter sweet congratulations on your decision....
I empathize. Downsizing to move my present scope family across country was tough but necessary. But the good news is that I can now expand again.helicon wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:13 pmWell I kind of wanted to keep it but the realization is that I have not been hauling it out very often. The skies have been poor over the last 18 months. So I decided to part with it. When I move to a dark sky site, I will re-visit the idea of a bignotFritzArgelander wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:09 pm Flexible optimization is key, so bitter sweet congratulations on your decision....Dob . Thanks notFritz.
Well Paul, don't sell yours until I have a chance to look through it.Kingofthehill wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:53 pm Am I the last kid on the block with an 18UC? Yes, it is kind of big, and a little heavy, but the views sure are terrific.
Had to be a tough decision. Glad it's going to a good home.
Not to worry, my daughter says it's hers when I keel over, so I can't lose it. I'll keep it as long as I can lift it. My back is still pretty good.Bigzmey wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 12:27 amWell Paul, don't sell yours until I have a chance to look through it.Kingofthehill wrote: ↑Fri Nov 01, 2019 11:53 pm Am I the last kid on the block with an 18UC? Yes, it is kind of big, and a little heavy, but the views sure are terrific.
Had to be a tough decision. Glad it's going to a good home.
It just seemed the right time since I have not been using it much. Well, things change over time Bryan.bladekeeper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:58 am Holy cow!
I must say I am a bit shocked at the sell, but I completely understand the reasoning behind it.
The sky here has been terrible as well for about the same time frame. My poor 12" has seen little use this year. I just got tired of pulling it out only to put it back up shortly afterward. Smaller glass has been easier to move during the many astronomical fire drills here.
Indeed they do!helicon wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 2:03 amIt just seemed the right time since I have not been using it much. Well, things change over time Bryan.bladekeeper wrote: ↑Sat Nov 02, 2019 1:58 am Holy cow!
I must say I am a bit shocked at the sell, but I completely understand the reasoning behind it.
The sky here has been terrible as well for about the same time frame. My poor 12" has seen little use this year. I just got tired of pulling it out only to put it back up shortly afterward. Smaller glass has been easier to move during the many astronomical fire drills here.
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