I have a 14" scope. Its not so easy to 'take it' anywhere
Not that I would anyway. I do research level observations, 400-1100 hrs a year. If I didn't have an observatory, 75-200 hrs a year would be lost to setup/align and dismantle operations (not to mention that I would have to get up much earlier int he morning to put everything to bed....). I do like my sleep
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