First Telescope Saturday, July 18, 2009 Dear Professor Tyson I thought I’d pass this along to you, and that you’d appreciate this story more than most people. If not, apologies. I realized I was over-telescoped and decided to get rid of my 2003 60mm Meade brand refracting telescope. The town of Tombstone, Arizona, is small, and trying to sell it would probably cost more in advertising than anyone would be willing to offer. So, I put up a note in the post office, “Free to any kid 10–17 with parent.” Even with “free,” it took five days before I got a call. This guy called and later came over
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