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Old 10-07-2017, 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Somnium View Post
i actually had someone ask why i needed a telescope, "isn't there an app you can get and zoom in on objects with your phone" ... forehead slap
Had a very similar experience with my teenage nephews many years ago. Asked if they'd like help setting up their 2.5" family refractor one night, and I could also bring a scope over.

"No need Uncle Rob" - and proceeded to show me Stellarium which negated the need to outside at night
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