Off topic question

This is off topic, but I thought you folks might be able to help out. What
is the name of the telescope-type viewers that they use on tourist spots to
overlook scenic views? Those big metal viewers on poles that swivel. Do
they have a special name?

Thanks a lot.
Hibes

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nightbat wrote

Hibes wrote:

This is off topic, but I thought you folks might be able to help out. What
is the name of the telescope-type viewers that they use on tourist spots to
overlook scenic views? Those big metal viewers on poles that swivel. Do
they have a special name?

Thanks a lot.
Hibes

nightbat

Hello Hibes, your posted question is not off topic since it
applies to telescopes or binoculars of which both are routinely used in
the science of astronomy. The viewers normally found at park,
historical, school, educational, or scenic spots, can be coin or free
observer operated telescopes or binoc's usually on rigid stand and
vertical max degree limited to hopefully prevent adult or children high
noon day direct solar gazing. The post referenced SeeCoast viewers are
rugged and made to operate under the most demanding commercial site
requirements or conditions. For more info see:

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomfr...%2Fhistory.htm

Good question and never be afraid to ask the helpful and friendly
science newsgroup an astronomy or telescope related inquiry. Hope this
helps, and happy clear skies.


ponder on,
the nightbat

nightbat wrote:
nightbat wrote

Hibes wrote:

This is off topic, but I thought you folks might be able to help
out. What
is the name of the telescope-type viewers that they use on tourist
spots to
overlook scenic views? Those big metal viewers on poles that
swivel. Do
they have a special name?

Thanks a lot.
Hibes

nightbat

Hello Hibes, your posted question is not off topic since it
applies to telescopes or binoculars of which both are routinely used
in
the science of astronomy. The viewers normally found at park,
historical, school, educational, or scenic spots, can be coin or free
observer operated telescopes or binoc's usually on rigid stand and
vertical max degree limited to hopefully prevent adult or children
high
noon day direct solar gazing. The post referenced SeeCoast viewers
are
rugged and made to operate under the most demanding commercial site
requirements or conditions. For more info see:


http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomfr...%2Fhistory.htm

Good question and never be afraid to ask the helpful and friendly
science newsgroup an astronomy or telescope related inquiry. Hope
this
helps, and happy clear skies.


ponder on,
the nightbat


Hi nightbat,

I was just wondering where you've been.

Still being heplful as usual I see.

Well, I haven't much to say tonight, except hang in there.

Your posts are always appreciated in this group.

Double-A

Hye bat!
How are you? Your wife?
Keep us posted.
~ Twittering

Thanks very much for the helpful reply, nightbat.

Much appreciated!
Hibes


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nightbat wrote

Hibes wrote:

This is off topic, but I thought you folks might be able to help out.
What
is the name of the telescope-type viewers that they use on tourist spots
to
overlook scenic views? Those big metal viewers on poles that swivel. Do
they have a special name?

Thanks a lot.
Hibes

nightbat

Hello Hibes, your posted question is not off topic since it
applies to telescopes or binoculars of which both are routinely used in
the science of astronomy. The viewers normally found at park,
historical, school, educational, or scenic spots, can be coin or free
observer operated telescopes or binoc's usually on rigid stand and
vertical max degree limited to hopefully prevent adult or children high
noon day direct solar gazing. The post referenced SeeCoast viewers are
rugged and made to operate under the most demanding commercial site
requirements or conditions. For more info see:

http://search.netscape.com/ns/boomfr...%2Fhistory.htm

Good question and never be afraid to ask the helpful and friendly
science newsgroup an astronomy or telescope related inquiry. Hope this
helps, and happy clear skies.


ponder on,
the nightbat