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07-01-2009, 02:00 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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That's a special scope indeed.
When is first light scheduled?
What gear is going to be sacrificed, or is it not replacing anything in particular?
Turbo
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07-01-2009, 02:04 PM
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Grey Nomad
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: "Where ever the wind blows".
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Oh Greg, what a beautiful looking toy!
You must be constantly salivating with delight. 
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07-01-2009, 02:07 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
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you my friend are a tease. I hope all goes well for the test! Might i ask what the first light will be on?
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07-01-2009, 02:30 PM
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Amongst the stars
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Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Glen Innes, N.S.W.
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Now that`s what I call a refractor!
ohh yeah!
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07-01-2009, 02:36 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
Posts: 11,817
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I’m so grateful that I am at that place in my life, dwelling in that space in my head, where I can look at this beautiful instrument and be so very pleased for you that you have such a fine refractor, yet not feel an ounce of envy. 
Cheers
Dennis
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07-01-2009, 02:43 PM
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The Glenfallus
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Location: Central Coast, NSW
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As Richie Benault would say, "Absolutely Marvellous!"
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07-01-2009, 02:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis
I’m so grateful that I am at that place in my life, dwelling in that space in my head, where I can look at this beautiful instrument and be so very pleased for you that you have such a fine refractor, yet not feel an ounce of envy.
Cheers
Dennis |
 Dennis, i am speechless! How could you not want to covet this fine piece of instrumentation  this is indeed witnessing contentment  .
Greg does realise that we will now all suffer because there will be no skies available for a long time  . the wait, i hope, will be worth it for him. it is a long time to wait for a piece of glass (says me still waiting for my double stacked 60mm lunt ordered last feb) but the sheer pleasure of the results will more than compensate
Last edited by h0ughy; 07-01-2009 at 03:01 PM.
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07-01-2009, 02:57 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Quote:
Originally Posted by h0ughy
Dennis, i am speechless! How could you not want to covet this fine piece of instrumentation this is indeed witnessing contentment . |
Hi Dave
Hah! My New Years resolution was to enjoy the profound treasures lying deep within my soul, not soley the glittering material possessions that assail my senses daily, giving rise to an endless torrent of mindless consuming with its unquenchable desire to upgrade, up-size, up-gadget, etc.
Cheers
Dennis
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07-01-2009, 03:05 PM
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Location: New Zealand
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Whatever Dennis is on, I want some. LOL.
Congrats Greg.
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07-01-2009, 03:24 PM
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Starcatcher
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gerringong
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Better keep it wrapped up. Outside it will get some dust on it or maybe even a drop or two of dew
Can you photograph it against an apple or something that will give a sense of size?
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07-01-2009, 03:39 PM
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avandonk
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Melbourne
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If you want invisible just shine a greenlaser down your scope. The fluorite element does not scatter light at all !
Bert
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07-01-2009, 04:17 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sydney
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 Oh Greg ! that is a beauty ! Congrats ! can't wait to see the stunning images you'll shoot through that big gun.
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07-01-2009, 04:28 PM
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I have detailed files....
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Kellyville Ridge, NSW Australia
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Ooooh you lucky, lucky ba......... 
Congratulations you proud scope father!
DONT DROP IT!
Cheers
Chris
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07-01-2009, 04:33 PM
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No More Infinities
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Location: Townsville
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07-01-2009, 06:49 PM
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Narrowfield rules!
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Location: Torquay
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Gaud, a 7" refractor, and a TAK, sheesh, thats huge, obscene even ;-). Top toy Greg. I guess itll take a monster cam, look forward to 1st light.
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07-01-2009, 06:58 PM
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No More Infinities
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Townsville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bassnut
Gaud, a 7" refractor, and a TAK, sheesh, thats huge, obscene even ;-)....I guess itll take a monster cam, ....
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Needs, at least, a 40Mpix CCD camera 
First light should be great on the scope.
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07-01-2009, 08:02 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hahndorf, South Australia
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Nice start to 2009 Greg - that's amazing!!
Doug
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07-01-2009, 09:21 PM
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Widefield wuss
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Caboolture, Australia
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Fantastic bit of gear you have yourself there.. Im green with envy!!
Man thats a big bit of glass!
Last edited by AlexN; 07-01-2009 at 09:38 PM.
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07-01-2009, 10:36 PM
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Highest Observatory in Oz
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Canberra
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How can one man have had so much astro gear you have moved through all the very best small and medium size amateur high end optical and imaging gear available  ...will you just SETTLE DOWN!...you are driving me mad with envy I can't afford to buy even a heater strap that I need 
Awesome looking scope, if it is a good one (I'm sure it will be) then.. bye bye BRC 
Mike
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