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Old 23-06-2007, 09:01 PM
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Bintel now have the 16" Lightbridge down to $2695.00
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Old 23-06-2007, 09:07 PM
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That's going to upset some folk!

And make some V happy!
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Old 23-06-2007, 09:08 PM
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Bintel now have the 16" Lightbridge down to $2695.00
The 12" is now $1299.00

Skywatcher ED80 $599.00

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Old 23-06-2007, 09:42 PM
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maybe the GSO version is about to go on sale.
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Old 24-06-2007, 07:24 AM
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Do Bintel sell skywatcher ED80's?

Good price for a 16" scope though, wow!
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Old 24-06-2007, 09:38 AM
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Do Bintel sell skywatcher ED80's?
Look at page 2 'Specials'.
https://www.bintelshop.com.au/welcome.htm

OTA only.
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Old 24-06-2007, 09:47 AM
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Look at page 2 'Specials'.
https://www.bintelshop.com.au/welcome.htm

OTA only.
Also comes with 9x50 finder, tube rings and dovetail.
For $599 that's pretty good considering the used to sell the Orion ED80 OTA only for about $699!
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Old 24-06-2007, 10:00 AM
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Bintel now have the 16" Lightbridge down to $2695.00
Arn't they the ones that some people are have problems with the mirrors going foggy?
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Old 24-06-2007, 10:48 AM
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Arn't they the ones that some people are have problems with the mirrors going foggy?
There is a lot of fog about ...get a 12 vlt hair dryer

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Old 24-06-2007, 10:52 AM
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maybe the GSO version is about to go on sale.
From Andrews website: "Massive range of all-new products due in right now!"
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Old 24-06-2007, 11:40 AM
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There is a lot of fog about ...get a 12 vlt hair dryer

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Not foggy as in dew, I mean the surface material on some is reportedly turning opaque
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ht=lightbridge

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Old 24-06-2007, 03:12 PM
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Good Price indeed Doug

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