Astronomy/Telescope sellers

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Expert: - 2/23/2009


Question
Hi

Do you know any of the websites that sell large size truss tube dobs over 18 inch,I have searched over the internet but could not find any but two only, Obsession telescopes and galaxy telescopes. Do you know some others ?

Thanks

Answer
Hi Syed,
Yes, I prefer very good used equipment so I use
Astromart.com and have bought several scopes there from private
owners.  Generally the large aperture telescopes 18 inches and
bigger are well maintained....check it out at
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/
Hope this helps,
Clear Skies,
Tom Whiting
Erie, PA

FOLLOW UP:
Under the classified, Reflector telescopes, there is an excellent
20 inch DOB available from Florida, for a very good price, at
http://www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=612683
Tom

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Astronomy has been my hobby/pasttime for over 50 years.  Currently own 3 telescopes, the largest of which is a 30 inch Newtonian truss Dob that is portable.I taught Astronomy/Meteorology at the University Level for 13 years before retiring in 1995. Being retired and home most of the time, I am able to answer all questions relatively quickly, unless it's a new moon weekend with good observing conditions.  No astrology questions please, or questions about alleged UFO picture identifications.

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Experience: Astronomy has been my hobby and study for over 50 years. We currently now own a 30 inch portable telescope (Updated - Pennsylvania`s largest portable telescope). It can be seen on our website at:http://www.velocity.net/~bwhiting and also attend several regional starparties during the year, and have been on 5 total solar eclipse expeditions.

Organizations: President, Erie County Mobile Observers Group for over 15 years.

Publications: Wrote the "Over Erie Skies" newspaper article in our local newspaper for 11 years (1975-86).

Education: Masters Degree- Taught at the University level for 13 years. Retired 20 years -USAF Pilot - KC-135 with 180 combat missions;  Also Eagle Scout, Philmont staff 2 Yrs, Order of Arrow Lodge Chief, Ham Radio (inactive).

Awards: two discoveries: The mini-coathanger asterism in Ursa Minor (the little dipper) And the mini-ladle- another asterism in the bowl of Ursa Minor. Clients: Currently President of the ECMOG as mentioned above.

Education/Credentials
BS  Metallurgical Engineering Grove City College, PAMaster's Degree, Gannon University, Erie, PA Also retired USAF pilot, 20 years.

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