GSO 16-inch truss Dob

[janoskiss]

Has anyone seen the new Telescopes front page on the Andrews site?
I quote:

Mr Jim Sheng and Mr Lee Andrews have agreed on an exclusive distribution in the Australian marketplace by Andrews Communications for Guan Sheng Optical's new 16" Truss-tube Dobsonian and 100mm and 125mm f/8 Refractor telescopes. Dealer enquiries welcome

[Starkler]

Steve it was mentioned in the Meade truss dob thread.
Still this is announcement worthy of its own thread as many have waited for this news

[janoskiss]

Ah, . . . . . . I'm . . . . . . a . . . . . . bit . . . . . . slooow, . . . . . . aye . . . . . . Geoff . . . . . . . . Time to go into a corner and hide (and read the Meade Dob thread more carefully). :ashamed:

[h0ughy]

Thats alright Steve, its easy to miss things around here, just don't do it again!!!!LOL

[ballaratdragons]

Don't worry Steve, I didn't see it either. I still haven't.

[h0ughy]

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=5149

which was a development from http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=1851&highlight=inch+truss

:)

[ballaratdragons]

Thanks Houghy.

I noticed that there are no pics or prices or dates for the 3 new exclusive scopes on the andrews site. Maybe waiting for us turkeys to say things like "I'd pay $2800 for a scope like that"

Let's trick them, We can say things like "I wouldn't pay more than $2200 for a 16" truss-dob scope like that!"

The customer is always right ;)

[netwolf]

I wonder what the actual cost of making and geting it over here is. But i am sure that will be well guarded secret. Also I think that the Johnsonian Popup design is far better for portability, but its also quiet expensive. But the cost could be reduced by manufacturing it say china or taiwan. I am surprised that this is not being done yet. I know from reading the Johnsonian site that they too will be selling GS mirrors with there pop up kit.

Regards.

[janoskiss]

Yes, Ken, $2200 would sound about right. We were told it's going to be "little over $2000"... After chasing galaxies all night last night, I do want a bigger scope. :D For around $2000 I'd buy a ready-made 16", but if it's closer to $3000, roll-me-own would be the go.

[h0ughy]

What are you saying, no more that $1500 :) not $2200 we want a bargain to don=minate the market (and also to afford a argo narvis)

[xelasnave]

Dam I waited years to get a 16inch and gave up finally buying a 12inch..still would love one.. I cant wait for a firm opportunity to buy ie how much really?
alex