I got a flier from a "professional astronomer"

"WayneH" wrote in message
...
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

In article , Trane Francks
wrote:

Watkins Glen? Gotta be a racetrack there. That rings way too many
bells.

trane


A nice track- used to be the site of the US Grand Prix. Still plenty of
racing there.

Starry Skies,
Rich

Al wrote:

"WayneH" wrote in message
...
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.

You might have to be to have a chance to look when the skies are
clear. That is the climatological advantage of having an astronomy
B&B in the West, of course.

Too bad, there is
no such thing. By the way, I live very close to NYC and it never gets dark
here.

Al

If you feel strongly enough about it, follow the strong entrepreneurial
spirit in this country. It sounds like you think you've found a market
niche. Go for it!

Regards,
Russell

"R. Martin" wrote in message
...
Al wrote:

"WayneH" wrote in message
...
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.

You might have to be to have a chance to look when the skies are
clear. That is the climatological advantage of having an astronomy
B&B in the West, of course.

Too bad, there is
no such thing. By the way, I live very close to NYC and it never gets
dark
here.

Al

If you feel strongly enough about it, follow the strong entrepreneurial
spirit in this country. It sounds like you think you've found a market
niche. Go for it!

Regards,
Russell

Great idea, Russell! Only problem problem is that I already have too many
stones in the fire...and it's kind of too late for me.

Al

Al wrote:

"R. Martin" wrote in message
...
Al wrote:

"WayneH" wrote in message
...
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.

You might have to be to have a chance to look when the skies are
clear. That is the climatological advantage of having an astronomy
B&B in the West, of course.

Too bad, there is
no such thing. By the way, I live very close to NYC and it never gets
dark
here.

Al

If you feel strongly enough about it, follow the strong entrepreneurial
spirit in this country. It sounds like you think you've found a market
niche. Go for it!

Regards,
Russell

Great idea, Russell! Only problem problem is that I already have too many
stones in the fire...and it's kind of too late for me.

Al

I know about too many stones, but remember Grandma Moses - it's
never too late.

Regards,
Russell

In message , WayneH
writes
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...

Depends on the location and how dark the skies are. You could always pin
the flier to the notice board along with the local tourist ads, pony
trekking, horse riding, hunting, shooting and fishing to see if there is
real interest.

I don't see why in what is a capital intensive hobby the guy shouldn't
charge something that covers for his time. If he is any good at it. I
have known some expert amateurs who could bore a crowd totally rigid for
free.

If there is a lot of wildlife about a night vision scope might be a
better bet.

Regards,
--
Martin Brown