Re: telescopes

["Paul Camp" <pjcamp@coastal.edu>]

Roughly how much cash is available? Also, what are the seeing 
conditions in your area (urban, suburban, rural; frequently cloudy, 
frequently clear; etc.) and for what purpose will the instrument 
mainly be used (mainly instructional or not)? Regardless of your 
purpose, be sure to save enough money for a good CCD imaging system. 
They are dirt cheap nowadays and are unbelievably useful and 
versatile.

> I'm repeating a note just sent thinking that the address was not a good one.
> We have just been told that someone would like to buy us a nice new telescope
> to go in our new observatory.  I know nothing about astronomy, but I'd like
> to get one nice enough to attract some really good astronomers, (who will
> hopefully help inspire and share knowledge with local amateurs).  Any
> suggestions would be welcome, thanks, nck1@aol.com

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