> 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

Sounds interesting. Do you have any references ?
(Not that we are in the Nitrogen league).

Steve.

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