Great question Mark. Having read through all the posts on this subject, I would lean toward more dobs in the 8"-10" range, a few simple 80mm refractors and a couple of binoculars. For myself, this is the type of set up that is the perfect combo.
No one has mentioned eyepieces yet however. Perhaps the basics - 10mm, 25mm and a 2x barlow - again, simple but wide ranging.
If the SJAA is considering how many of which telescope, I would break it down as follows:
Dobs - 9
80mm Refractors - 4
10x50 Binos - 2
Stacy "Why yes, there is a difference between photon deprivation & PMS." ~Konstellation Kitty "Just give me a dark, clear, starry Kaleefornia sky and no one gets hurt." www.stacyjomcdermott.com > Date: Fri, 30 May 2008 11:50:27 -0700> From: mark.wagner@resource-intl.com> To: sf-bay-tac@seds.org> Subject: [TAC] Loaner Telescope Program - question... what 15 scopes?> > The SJAA is currently discussing its loaner telescope program. Many of you know the club offers> its members access to a variety of telescopes, on something of a "library" model... it is one of> the benefits of membership, aside from simply supporting a long time stalwart of amateur astronomy> in the south bay area.> > I know there are many readers on this list out there who are backyard astronomers, armchair> astronomers, etc... who never get to try out different types of gear. Perhaps some of you would> join the SJAA ($20, tax deductible) to avail yourself of this program. As such, I'm curious what> both new and experienced amateur astronomers think is a good mix of telescopes for a loaner> program.> > I'm not so much interested in what SJAA board members think, with regard to this thread. I think> it would be more instructive for them to just read the input. I am certainly curious.> > If you were to pick 12 to 15 telescopes, what types and sized would they be? Things that should> be considered are:> > 1. Will the telescope be in demand? This is important, especially in light of the next item. 2. > Storage for non-loaned telescopes must be a consideration. The bigger, the more difficult.> > Keep in mind, this is a loaner program. Generally speaking, the SJAA's thought on this topic> leans in the direction of the purposes being:> > 1. To provide an entry point for new amateur astronomers.> 2. To provide loaners to members who want to:> a. borrow a scope while theirs is being repaired (unavailble) b. try something different.> > There's room here for even the most lurky of lurkers to jump in. If the program is well matched> with what people want to borrow, the club better serves the astronomical community.> > Fire away... please...> > Mark> > ps - all suggestions will be non-binding...> > > -- > GSSP Telescope List (Updated 5/24/08): http://tinyurl.com/5ob2th> TAC Stats Tracking: http://tinyurl.com/5w795e> Mailing list preferences: http://seds.org/mailman/listinfo/sf-bay-tac
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