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h0ughy
10-01-2007, 09:55 PM
well don't expect them before march at the earliest, apparently Meade want the first batch to run QC checks on them. as for the GSO counterparts, not until after may. well we can only hope they get it right eh!:shrug: :help:
rogerg
10-01-2007, 11:08 PM
It's always so disapointing when new astronomy equipment is delayed.... the waiting is enough to kill ya...
JethroB76
10-01-2007, 11:48 PM
Meade don't appear able to supply the smaller versions just at the moment either:sadeyes:
norm
10-01-2007, 11:57 PM
All good things come to those who wait.:D ;)

Hopefully they'll do some thorough QC to make them right.
iceman
11-01-2007, 05:50 AM
That's a shame h0ughy.. i'm sure Bintel hope they arrive before SPSP!
CoombellKid
11-01-2007, 06:41 AM
They look to be releasing the 16" mirrors to ATM'ers

http://www.gs-telescope.com/content.asp?id=95

regards,CS sunny days
ving
11-01-2007, 09:16 AM
it happens with anything new... oh well :(
janoskiss
11-01-2007, 10:59 AM
Sound like the same story as last year. Maybe you'll get your scopes Christmas 2008. :lol:
davidpretorius
11-01-2007, 11:01 AM
except microsoft of course, they still release stuff with bugs and late!!!

Not good news for guys that have to wait, at least we will be having a few large 16" and 18" SDM's to refer their planetary experiences.

As long as they get it right first time!
ving
11-01-2007, 11:25 AM
there will be bugs dave, dont you worry about that! just look at what some are doing to thier 12" LB. goudged atl hubs broken bits...
spacezebra
13-01-2007, 08:13 PM
Hang in there David - personally I cannot wait to see the 16" in action. I do hope that they get things right for this scope.

Cheers Petra
h0ughy
13-01-2007, 08:52 PM
thankfully I hope to get my fill of big scopes in dob city at lostock!!!:whistle:
Starkler
14-01-2007, 12:11 AM
There was a thread maybe a year ago asking people to guess when the 16" gso dobs will be available and I havent been able to find it. I want to know who the winner is (or at least who is still in the race) :lol:
h0ughy
14-01-2007, 08:54 AM
probably started by either me or Rob Chatteris? have fun go find it?:whistle:
Wombat_In_Space
14-01-2007, 12:52 PM
Is this the one you were thinking of Geoff :)

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=5300&highlight=dob
Starkler
14-01-2007, 01:59 PM
Thats the one Darren :)

I voted 'sometime in the far future' and '$2601-$2800'.
From that poll it looks as if about 90% of voters have been dissapointed.