Pony Club 12th March?

[gb_astro]

Looks like this Saturday night is possibly looking clear, before another week of cloud.
Moon not setting until about 23:25.
Anyone interested?

Greg.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

i think you might get a few Greg


geoff

[Rodstar (Rod)]

SWMBO is in hospital over this weekend, so I am unable to come, unfortunately. I hope those who can make it have a great night!

[gb_astro]

Originally Posted by Rodstar

SWMBO is in hospital over this weekend, so I am unable to come, unfortunately.

Not too serious I hope Rod?

Greg.

[Rick Petrie]

Hope all is well Rod.
I too can't make it this Sat as I will be in beautiful, bright downtown Sydney. All those that go, I hope you have clear skies.
Cheers.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

If I get my new DOB

[gb_astro]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

If I get my new DOB

Greg.

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

If I get my new DOB

OK Al, spill the beans, what are you saying, and give us size, type and brand.
Is this actually a new scope for 'dob alley'? Cool.

[Shano592 (Shane)]

If the weather is favourable, then I'll be there, grinding coffee.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by Rick Petrie

OK Al, spill the beans, what are you saying, and give us size, type and brand.
Is this actually a new scope for 'dob alley'? Cool.

OHH! OK!

Order placed.

6 to 12 weeks

16 inch
collapsible
goto
skywatcher

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

ordered how long ago ?

geoff

[Rick Petrie]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

OHH! OK!

Order placed.

6 to 12 weeks

16 inch
collapsible
goto
skywatcher

So we can now officially refer to you as 'BIG Dob Ally'?
WOW 16'' of shear power.
You might have to mount this one on your motorhome!
I think these scopes are heavy suckers.
Holding out this long on us you've probably been in gym training to build up the muscles for lifting so you wouldn't embarrass us all.
With a scope like this Al, you can lead us anywhere!
Good one.

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

ordered how long ago ?

geoff

Today.

Isn't Jakob's a 16 incher ?
He seems to manage OK (or I thought so )

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

today heh!
and have to wait 6 to 12 weeks heh!

well - i hope you went to your doctor and got some ANXIETY pills Al

geoff

[Allan_L (Allan)]

What exactly is your point, oh wise one ?

Originally Posted by GTB_an_Owl

today heh!
and have to wait 6 to 12 weeks heh!

well - i hope you went to your doctor and got some ANXIETY pills Al

geoff

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

Deb is studying this weekend therefore i have to find something to preoccupy myself therefore i might have to resort to going to visit you guys. Oh well what can i say

[gb_astro]

Originally Posted by Allan_L

What exactly is your point, oh wise one ?

I think we are just amazed you could keep a secret so long!


Alan I think you are going to find it a bit heavier than Jacobs.
First you have the motors etc.
Then the UTA slides down on the struts towards the LTA for transport so you will have to lift them together, unlike Jacob's where the UTA and LTA come apart.

I finally found a German site that gave a weight for the SW16 GoTo:
Weight of the Rockerbox ... 55kg
Weight of the Tube ... 38kg

http://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php/language/en/info/p4671_Skywatcher-Skyliner-400P-SynScan---16--GoTo-Dobson-Teleskop.html

That's pretty heavy if it's right.

Your CPC1100 is about 30kgs without the tripod.

Greg.

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

the wait is gunna kill ya Al

(especially week 6)

geoff

[Allan_L (Allan)]

Thats Funny !

GTB says the wait will kill me, ...
while ...
GB says the weight will kill me.


I guess either way I'm dead when Jo finds out

Ric, can I keep it at your place ?
I hear the viewing from your front yard is to die for ...

[Arthur Alchin (Arthur Alchin)]

can't sleep Allan?????????????????????????????? ?