Re: optical telescope choice

[Ken Olum <kdo cosmos phy tufts edu>]

OK.  Mike and Mike, it seems like you are the people who are going to
use this, so you should have the most say in what to get.  In
particular, Mike Hirsh, to think we should get two?  If so, I think we
should get the Nexstar Evolution 8, because it is inexpensive enough to
make this feasible.  If we're only going to get one, we could get the
higher quality series and perhaps larger aperture.  

How do you feel about the weight of the optical tube?  Once set up,
larger aperture is better, but it will be more difficult to lift into
place and attach.

Tom wants to go ahead with the purchase, so let's figure out what to
buy.

Thanks.

                                        Ken