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Originally Posted by atman
There is a Skywatcher 16" goto - I don't know enough to comment on its quality - for about $3700.
But it's on my bucket list for when I upgrade from my 8" dob.
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Those thin looking struts on the Skywatcher frighten me a little. Also I've heard it said that truss is more favorable over strut, but don't quote me I'm definitely no expert.
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Originally Posted by Marke
If you are just a little handy you can put your own together as I have done in the ATM forum , it's not for everyone but very satisfying and not to painful.
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Thought I would think something like that is interesting and satisfying, I don't think I have the skills. I would require a lot of mentoring.
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Originally Posted by Blair
This may be totally on the stupid side of the scale but if height is of concern, and you have a farm, why not lower the scope? Dig a nice hole in the ground with concrete walls and floor or whatever and place the dob base in there so the eye piece is lowered by the depth of the in the hole. With even a moderate hole it wouldn't make it impossible to use at lower angles and be close enought to the scope at all times. Just a wild thought.....after a few Saturday beers....
If it dosen't work you have a 'outside telescope time' dunny
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lol I have to admit the thought has crossed my mind for a second in the past, then became disappointed when I realised it's not a practical solution haha.
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Originally Posted by Deeno
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Looks like it's a new product. I guess Bintel will probably have them within the next year or so. My guess is it will initially retail for about $4000!! Double a GSO!
I wonder if you can get one without all that goto stuff and save a bit of coin? plus I consider it cheating!!! haha , but seriously a big part of the enjoyment of this hobby for me is finding something myself, I compare it very closely to fishing.