New Scope Arriving Soon

[stattonb]

Hi there just wanted to show my new scope, i been using my 12'' Dob for 3 years now and i thought it was time to upgrade as i now have the cash.
Im upgrading to a SkyWatcher GOTO 16inch Dobhttp://www.myastroshop.com.au/products/details.asp?id=MAS-041P
I have had great fun with my 12'' Dob and really wanted to get that bit more outta my observing so i can wait for it to ,i originally started with a 114mm reflector and upgraded to a 8inch dob then a year later to my 12'' dob and i was amazed by the observing i could do with the increased aperture so im sure i am going to be amazed with the 16'' :) any suggestions on setting up a backyard observatory guys lol ? im glad i got back into astronomy after a 5 year break.

[Paddy]

Congratulations, Statton. 12" good, 16" better! And I reckon that's about where the trade-off between enormous expense and a very effective light bucket is at its optimum.

[icytailmark]

you will need a crane to lift the 16" Dob!!!!!!!!!

[stattonb]

lol yea i have to sort out a observatory b4 it arrives,was thinking of getting one of those tent observatories until i can get my shed deckout to have my scope in.
I wasnt gonna get the 16'' due to its size but when aperture fever sets in you cant control yourself lol