[SJAAboard] Tom Frayne's 2 telescopes

[Gary Mitchell]

Rob Hawley wrote:

>>With mounts?  If so, give me two, (for scopes 13 and 43).
>>Telrads aren't that heavy.
> 
> 
> They are too heavy on lightweight scopes.

They're about as heavy as a finder, or twice that of an eyepiece.

 > That is why we are using the
> Rigel on the new #28.  

Scope #28 is a 13" Dob!  Are you telling me a big 13" scope can't handle
a little Telrad?!  According to my records, #28 has a 8x50 finder.

And, according to my records, scope #27 is the same thing, but has a
6x50 finder AND a Telrad.  Is it nose heavy because of the Telrad?

> Telrads may be borderline on the two scopes you cite, but try it. I have two
> complete units with new mounting tape.  If they are too heavy some Goo Gone
> will remove the mounting tape.

If weight becomes a problem, I'd recommend removing the finder and leave
the Telrad.  They're easier to use, which is especially important for a
beginner.

Gary