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Old December 15th 05, 02:28 PM posted to sci.astro.amateur
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"RMOLLISE" wrote in message
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I myself
starting with a 3 inch Tasco reflector that was


As did I....
But that small reflector showed me Jupiter one
-15F night back in 1969 I still remember the
views like they were yesterday..................
(remember the -15F cold too !!!!)


Fast foreword, my friend just bought a 4.5" newt for
$10 or so at a yard sale, brand new, and with high hopes.
He learned quickly. (used to looking through my C 8, C 11
already) Sooooooo. out of nostalgia's sake, I am
going to get it from him. Just looking at it makes me feel
like a kid again.



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