At 08:57 AM 1/30/98 +1300, you wrote:
>> I suggest using two PCs... the one you have...
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 The same thing with a CCD needs 500k. Add to that the power
>consumption of the Peltier device and both objectives go out the window.
>But you do get pretty pictures. :-)
>
>Steve.
A Stirling engine that is CCD sized has been developed as economically
better than l N2...(that's cheap in dollars and in Watts!)  You should look
that up before giving up on a solar/battery powered telescope

John Griessen
Austin TX