Yes the price is a factor.
Gas prices combined with a very large recent purchase of a large Dob
have forced me to realize must not go anywhere for any observing for at
least 4 years. Well at least I can tweek the big dob in that waiting
time ...
Peter Natscher wrote:
> Hi Tacošs!
>
> With gas prices now hitting $4, and forecast to be higher for this summer,
> what effect does this have on your travel to observing sites? Are you
> getting another higher-mileage vehicle or a smaller and lighter scope to fit
> in a smaller vehicle? I now calculate my gas usage with my 20 mpg SUV
> regularly something I never really considered very much before. Išm lucky
> that I donšt need to drive my SUV all week to travel the 1.5 miles distance
> to get my office to work here in Monterey. Išve been walking this distance
> for three years now (3 miles per day r/t walking), enjoyably. It would be a
> hard decision to give up the big scope if you need to downsize your vehicle.
> The killer of aperture fever gas price phobia.
>
> Peter Natscher in Monterey
>
>
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Received on Tue Mar 04 18:04:08 2008