16" Lightbridge "HOT OFF THE PRESS"

[astronut]

Here is the 16" Lightbridge "HOT OFF THE PRESS".:eyepop: It's basic appearance is the same as the smaller versions. It appears that the 16" will have the micro fine focuser.
Going by its height it appears that this scope instead of being a F5 like the 10" & 12" might be a F4.5, only time will tell.:D

[iceman]

Where did you get that info from? I wonder if Bintel will be selling them?

Will they have the 16" GSO mirrors?

What will the price point be?

This could be very interesting.. would go very nicely on an EQ platform!

The guy in fawn slacks looks like he's having a great time! :D

[rmcpb]

This news has caused quite a fuss over at CN as well.

As for me, I can't wait for all those second hand 12" scopes to come onto the market :)

[matt]

:rofl:

They look like comfortable pants, though

[astronut]

Mike, this came off a German website.
I'm sure Bintel and others will sell these. Whether the price of the current scopes go down to fit it in. Or they might stay the same, and sell the 16" for maybe...... $2400? Even if the price is $3000 it is still a great price for this size of scope. I'm sure that there will be a long line of prospective purchasers.
It's my understanding that it's all a Guan Sheng project.:D

[h0ughy]

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :help: :help: :help: :whistle: :rofl: :cool: :cool: :cool: :party: :party: :party: :jump: :jump: link to the source please:thumbsup:

[astronut]

Going by your post David, Does it mean your happy?:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
I'll have to go looking for the link, it's all in German. Are you Bi Lingual:D

[h0ughy]

I will translate;) :D :lol:

[tornado33]

Gee it looks like they beat the Skywatcher GSO scopes to the punch with their 16 inch
Scott

[janoskiss]

What would you bet that this is a hoax..?

If not then that base is going to be huge and a severe limitation to transportability of the 16" scope.

[astronut]

Sorry Steve, I forgot to check to see if it was April 1st:lol: :lol:
Time will tell if it's true.:D
David here is the Link.
http://forum.astronomie.de/phpapps/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/443942/an/0/page/0/gonew/1#UNREAD

[h0ughy]

well doesnt look like a mockup! Why germany?

poorly translated:
Over the price as well as the completely exact date of delivery yet much is not well-known. Probably it lies concerning the price with approx.. 2.500, - EUR I can say however still nothing more details. I arrest vorbestellungen gladly against, delivery time however like said not yet to 100%! ------------- Changes and mistakes reserve, prices plus forwarding expenses MfG, January Astroservice center Worked on of Jan_asc (11/09/2006 16:20)

[ving]

it will probably come out with the GSO 16" :P

good find john!

[acropolite]

Took a look at the 12 inch LB at Bintel Melbourne, it's beautifully built and surprisingly compact as well. Hopefully the 16 inch will eventuate.

[Starkler]

Indeed , if i were to buy one I could forsee keeping the UTA and rebuilding the rest with a traditional wooden rocker box assembly.

It looks like the base design hasnt been scaled up appropriately and will flex and wobble more than you would want. The spider doesnt look up to the task either.

Nope, Im still going to get my truss dob , and it will be made properly :whistle:

[spacezebra]

Interesting news about the 16". I must admit that the 12" is just right for me at the moment until the 20" is built. I noticed in the pic that all the "Meade Lightbridge" signage has been removed" (interesting).

I imagine that the primary OTA will be a lot heavier than the 12":shrug:. What do you think John?

Cheers Petra

[Astroman]

It would probably be woth more just getting it for the optics and make your own base and OTA up for it. I am still alittle skeptical about this product. Wish they would just cut the cap and bring the b.loody thing out.

[AstroJunk]

In the region of 2,500 Euro = in the region of 4,250 AUD.

Not so cheap:(

[Darkplague]

So for example if the 16" LB cost $3000, you would buy the whole package just for the optics, instead of getting a world class mirror for about the same money from M.Suchting ???

[gaa_ian]

Hmmm.... will believe it when I see them on the shop floor at Bintel !

[Astroman]

Now that you put it that way mark :P

I will go bang my head against the wall.

[Darkplague]

If that picture is correct BTW, that base would be wobbly as .

The main criteria to building a strong, stiff dob is:

1. Use good quality plywood.
2. Keep the rocker as short and stubby as possible.

This scope does neither.

But my view is a subjective one. I have owned the 12" GSO, and didnt really think much of the rocker that comes with it. Way too wobbly and made from cheap chipboard. However another owner of the same scope may not have any issues with it at all.

Speaking of which, my 16" project is almost finished. The finish is almost dry, and it will be time for final assembly this weekend. So get ready for some bad weather near Adelaide!!

[Astroman]

noooo thee is a planned observing night I am going to on the 23rd, at a place called Paris Creek.

[Darkplague]

Where is this? Have never heard of Paris Creek :shrug:

[astronut]

Here is further info on the 16". I hope your high school french is up to speed.:D
http://www.galileo.cc/GALILEO-france/Infos_Meade_LightBridge16.php

[ving]

and here it is translated with google :)
http://snipurl.com/wdse

[astronut]

Thanks Ving.:) :) :) :thumbsup:

[ving]

no problem :D
my highschool french is non-existant... and almost as bad as my english :rolleyes: