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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