----- Original Message -----
From: "Charles Hakes" <hake
...@gobrainstorm.net>
To: <Four-Corners-Stargazers@googlegroups.com>
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009 7:57 PM
Subject: [Four-Corners-Stargazers] Re: Astronomy Equipment for the Discovery
Museum
That looks like a good combination for what requirements are
described. And you were right, Dave Miller is the one to talk to.
Charlie
On Apr 3, 2009, at 1:43 PM, Steve Schacht wrote:
Hi all,
Joe Lounge, a Durango resident, is doing some work for the Discovery
Museum. He is seeking input on the purchase of some astronomical
equipment for the Solar Roller mobile exhibit. Here's a copy of a
message he sent...
> I am working on a grant funded project for the Durango Discovery
> Museum. The grant calls for a sun scope as well as a telescope with
> NTSC video output. I am a novice regarding this topic. Judging by
> the recent BaseCamp posts you are knowledgeable. Can you advise me?
> The unit(s) will be included with a media cart (with large flat
> screen monitor) traveling with the Solar Roller. It is expected
> that the Solar Roller will be deployed almost exclusively during the
> daytime – so telescope use may be minimal. As the “Solar” Roller,
> real-time attention to the science of the sun is a high priority.
> Safety is of course always the highest priority.
> The following is a candidate set that I found on-line. Any
> feedback would be appreciated.
> Coronado PST - Personal Solar Telescope 1A Bandwidth - $499
> http://www.telescopes.com/telescope-accessories/general-accessories/
> coronadopstpersonalsolartelescope1abandwidth.cfm
> Astrovid CCD Video - Color PlanetCam™ - $395
> http://www.astrovid.com/prod_details.php?pid=14
> --
> Thanks,
> Joe
If you can offer any input or assistance, please reply and I'll send
you Joe's email so that you can correspond with him directly. I have
pointed him to Dave Miller as well.
(I would have included Joe's email in this message, but I'm not sure
if email addresses are removed or obfuscated through this group's Web
interface, and I don't want to be the reason he starts to get spam
email.)
Anyway, thanks for any assistance you can provide.
-Steve
