who wants one of these?

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #1 26-02-2007, 09:52 PM

I cant find a price but gee it sounds interesting:

http://www.astrogizmos.com/Dome.htm

now it were only priced reasonably

leon · #2 26-02-2007, 09:57 PM

Now that's pretty cool, could be alright for those Star Parties away from home, however i didn't see a price.

Cheers Leon

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #3 26-02-2007, 10:14 PM

I have contacted the company to find out.

As soon as I get a reply I will let you know

DobDobDob (Ron) · #4 26-02-2007, 10:58 PM

Made of vinyl, which means if you tear it, you have to steal your son's vulcanised rubber puncture kit from his bicycle

Ric · #5 26-02-2007, 11:11 PM

The telescope cover looks like it could be a handy item.

Cheers

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #6 27-02-2007, 12:40 AM

Here is the price list for the Giant Potato Crisps packet . . . oops

I mean the silver Telescope Covers!

http://www.cameraconcepts.com/store/p720.html

xstream (John) · #7 27-02-2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seeker372011

I cant find a price but gee it sounds interesting:

http://www.astrogizmos.com/Dome.htm

now it were only priced reasonably

$2700 + S & H listed at the bottom of the page if you scroll down.

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #8 27-02-2007, 11:16 AM

ouch!

now why cant some one here make something locally that sells for one tenth???

Wombat_In_Space (Darren) · #9 27-02-2007, 11:59 AM

For an extra $200 US + shipping & taxes you can get you a 10m Inflatable dome from China, $2700 that is just a rip off

for how big it is .

Ric · #10 27-02-2007, 12:02 PM

Might be something to look into Seeker although the chip packets seem reasonably priced for $30 USD.

Cheers

snowyskiesau · #11 27-02-2007, 12:07 PM

There was a thread last year about sourcing a tent enclosure.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...=portable+dome

spudrick came up with a sample of one
(http://s103.photobucket.com/albums/m153/spudrick_2006/?

What ever happened to this?

White Rabbit · #12 27-02-2007, 12:49 PM

People think I'm big enough geek as it is with having an igloo in the back yard lol.

Gargoyle_Steve (Steve) · #13 27-02-2007, 12:56 PM

That price has only been added at the bottom of the page in the last couple of days - when I first read their blurb I read the page carefully from top to bottom and the price wasn't listed at that stage.

I like the design but the price is ridiculous!

Ric · #14 27-02-2007, 01:50 PM

Steve, perhaps they think they are a fashion statement and we will pay through the nose gladly.

Cheers

ving (David) · #15 27-02-2007, 01:58 PM

looks good, the price doesnt tho...

its a tent for crying out loud!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #16 27-02-2007, 02:19 PM

I Have just recieved an email back from the company. They have sent me the US & AUS prices.

Are you sitting down? Hold your breath!

AU$3,403.13

plus AU$1,197 freight incl, duties and taxes to Australia.

That's a Total of 'Landed' product - AU$4,600.13

Ric · #17 27-02-2007, 02:26 PM

No worries Ken, I think I'll place an order for two

Is there a personal drinks waiter that comes with it.

What are those famous word that come to mind "Tell em there dreaming"

You could almost buy a Sirius Observatory for that price

Cheers

duncan · #18 27-02-2007, 02:29 PM

G,day all,

All you need is a big tarp curved to make a cylinder and then chuck a dome tent on top.Surely some of you handymen out there could make one?

IN THE MEANTIME!!!!!
WHAT A RIPOFF!!!!!!

Cheers,
Duncan

DobDobDob (Ron) · #19 27-02-2007, 02:34 PM

I'll take 6, let's get a bulk order going

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #20 27-02-2007, 02:37 PM

ummm, no thanks