"WayneH" wrote in message
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Most of the replies to this thread have been supportive of the notion
that a telescope would be a good addition. Here's my take - when I go
to a bed & breakfast inn, the *last* thing on my mind is stargazing
(and I'm an old coot - I imagine "youngers" will feel even more so).

But good on ya if you provide a 'scope anyway...

Wayne Hoffman
33° 49" 17' N 117° 56" 41' W
"Don't Look Down"

http://home.pacbell.net/w6wlr/

Can't agree with your conclusion. Are you aware that there are several
astronomy B&B's in the south west that do a super business? You have to
make reservations months ahead of time for the opportunity to stay there
when you want to and to use one of their many available telescopes. By the
way, they have many scopes for you to rent including refractors, reflectors
and SCT's up to 16" aperture. The only attraction in most of these B&B's is
astronomy, as they are situated under dark skies away from city lights and
in the middle of nowhere. If there existed a B&B under dark skies within 2
or 3 hours from my home, I would be a frequent customer. Too bad, there is
no such thing. By the way, I live very close to NYC and it never gets dark
here.

Al