I've still got the 60mm Vanex I got from the tip in Geraldton WA about 18 years ago, its been all over the midwest of WA, bouncing around in the truck on gravel roads, and out in the backyard for days on end so i could nip out and have a few hours stargazing when conditions were good. Although its "aperture challenged" I've had some great sessions with it in the dark skies around Meekathara and Wiluna. Just bought a 150 Newtonian, but don't think I'll be parting with my old friend the "Tennerscope" (only cost $10 from the tip man) :-)
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