[SJAAboard] Loaner Program Status

[Gary Mitchell]

Rob Hawley wrote:

> This information is current as of Dec 18.
> 
> I took a close look at scope 8.  In my opinion, it is not suitable for
> loans.  We need to discuss what to do with it.
> http://www.sjaa.net/loaners/scope08

Well, after looking over what you have there, I'd say we have two
choices: fix it up (or have Albert do it), or sell it as is.  Or maybe
combine the two: fix it up then sell it for more.  As is, its only real
selling points appear to be the optics, focuser, and Telrad.  Anything
else?

Any large scope like this is going to be heavy and bulky.   It's nice
for the club to have large scopes, but we also need to be practical.  I
understand the mirror itself is full thickness, which means it's more
suited for a stationary scope, not a loaner.

Gary