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11-01-2007, 06:35 AM
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Looks like GSO will be releasing their 16" mirrors for ATM'ers
I've have inquired on this before and was told they woudln't
be releasing these mirrors. But they have them listed on their
website, so maybe they are releasing them
http://www.gs-telescope.com/content.asp?id=95
regards,CS sunny days
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11-01-2007, 10:29 AM
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Now that is great news, wonder what they will cost?
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11-01-2007, 10:52 AM
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lots of eyes on you!
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hmmmm intersting, thanks for link
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11-01-2007, 11:29 AM
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Slightly off topic ...
The GSO website shows a nice alt/az mount . http://www.gs-telescope.com/content.asp?id=97
Anyone know if this is available locally?
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11-01-2007, 03:52 PM
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As far as I know these optical sets have been available from Telescope Service in Germany for a while now.
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11-01-2007, 07:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbeal
As far as I know these optical sets have been available from Telescope Service in Germany for a while now.
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Gary, For interest sake, do you know how much they cost?
regards,CS sunny days
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11-01-2007, 08:01 PM
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I asked GSO for a one off buy, of one item. They quoted $812.00 delivered to my door. Which I'm guessing is USA$
regards,CS sunny days
Last edited by CoombellKid; 11-01-2007 at 08:24 PM.
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11-01-2007, 08:16 PM
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I think 12 inches are so close in price to the completed unit I would wait to see what a complete 16 inch unit will sell for..wait till after the excitement dies and like the 12inch they will become pretty cheap complete I recon
alex
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11-01-2007, 08:24 PM
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The Meade LB version apparently will sell around the $2995.00 mark
and the GSO $2495.00
At these prices I'm almost thinking of building a twin 16" bino scope lol
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Originally Posted by xelasnave
I think 12 inches are so close in price to the completed unit I would wait to see what a complete 16 inch unit will sell for..wait till after the excitement dies and like the 12inch they will become pretty cheap complete I recon
alex
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regards,CS sunny days
Last edited by CoombellKid; 11-01-2007 at 10:42 PM.
Reason: typo
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11-01-2007, 09:20 PM
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Bintel has the 16" LB fDeluxe for $2995.00 ! 
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12-01-2007, 05:38 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CoombellKid
Gary, For interest sake, do you know how much they cost?
regards,CS sunny days
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By the look of it 1250 Euro. Try http://www.telescope-service.com/ATM/optics.html
Gary
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13-01-2007, 08:10 AM
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pro lumen
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Couple of thousand dosn't seem to pricey gary.. not that I have that sort of cash anyway .
That sounds a good price rob , add gst ?,you'd think there mirror kits would have to be fairly close to the price of a new scope ,
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13-01-2007, 11:24 AM
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I would expect the Aus price to be cheaper than the european price.
1250 euro is about $2080au, so maybe $1800 or thereabouts 
Thats if you can get Andrews or someone to import one for you.
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24-01-2007, 09:31 AM
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Just got an email back from GSO regarding price...
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Thanks for your mail. The unit cost for the 16" mirror set is $962, door to door service. "
Have just sent another to clarify this is $AU.
If it is then this aint to bad, will keep you informed.
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24-01-2007, 10:40 AM
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Ok the price shown above is in $US so therfore...
962.00 USD
United States Dollars =1,214.46 AUD
Australia Dollars
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24-01-2007, 11:02 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by centauri
Just got an email back from GSO regarding price...
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Thanks for your mail. The unit cost for the 16" mirror set is $962, door to door service. "
Have just sent another to clarify this is $AU.
If it is then this aint to bad, will keep you informed.
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"Aint too bad", you are kidding aren't you ? The same thing is costing them the equivalent of nearly $3k in Europe. $AUS 962 for a 16" mirror set delivered to your door. Even if it's $US it's a bloody steal. Remember this also includes the secondary. I gather you haven't purchased too many finished 16" mirrors recently? Keep in mind that these aren't premium mirrors but certainly quite good and most people wouldn't pick a difference except when the scope was fully cooled, expertly collimated and seeing was very good. Remember, with most things astronomical you get what you pay for, but this is certainly a deal to jump at if you plan on building a 16" scope or even 16" binoculars, don't fancy pushing the glass yourself and don't need the absolute best quality optics.
CS-John B
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24-01-2007, 01:25 PM
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You might want to confirm the price includes GST and customs charges if not then allow an extra 15-20% before you will be allowed to take delivery.
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24-01-2007, 01:35 PM
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This is pretty good considering I have been quoted $585USD for a 16 inch Pyrex blank.
Regards Cristian
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24-01-2007, 01:56 PM
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From memory I think they are quoting 1/16 wave, so to me thats pretty good as well,
An extra $200 bucks for duties etc still makes it under $1500 AUD.
Would imagine they woud sell them in the shops here for a pretty penny more than that!
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24-01-2007, 03:18 PM
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So GSO are happy to deal direct with us?
CS
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