for all those who ordered 16" scopes

[h0ughy (David)]

well don't expect them before march at the earliest, apparently Meade want the first batch to run QC checks on them. as for the GSO counterparts, not until after may. well we can only hope they get it right eh!

[rogerg (Roger)]

It's always so disapointing when new astronomy equipment is delayed.... the waiting is enough to kill ya...

[JethroB76 (Jeff)]

Meade don't appear able to supply the smaller versions just at the moment either

[norm]

All good things come to those who wait.

Hopefully they'll do some thorough QC to make them right.

[iceman (Mike)]

That's a shame h0ughy.. i'm sure Bintel hope they arrive before SPSP!

[CoombellKid]

They look to be releasing the 16" mirrors to ATM'ers

http://www.gs-telescope.com/content.asp?id=95

regards,CS sunny days

[ving (David)]

it happens with anything new... oh well

[janoskiss (Steve H)]

Sound like the same story as last year. Maybe you'll get your scopes Christmas 2008.

[davidpretorius]

Originally Posted by ving

it happens with anything new... oh well

except microsoft of course, they still release stuff with bugs and late!!!

Not good news for guys that have to wait, at least we will be having a few large 16" and 18" SDM's to refer their planetary experiences.

As long as they get it right first time!

[ving (David)]

there will be bugs dave, dont you worry about that! just look at what some are doing to thier 12" LB. goudged atl hubs broken bits...

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Hang in there David - personally I cannot wait to see the 16" in action. I do hope that they get things right for this scope.

Cheers Petra

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by spacezebra

Hang in there David - personally I cannot wait to see the 16" in action. I do hope that they get things right for this scope.

Cheers Petra

thankfully I hope to get my fill of big scopes in dob city at lostock!!!

[Starkler (Geoff)]

There was a thread maybe a year ago asking people to guess when the 16" gso dobs will be available and I havent been able to find it. I want to know who the winner is (or at least who is still in the race)

[h0ughy (David)]

Originally Posted by Starkler

There was a thread maybe a year ago asking people to guess when the 16" gso dobs will be available and I havent been able to find it. I want to know who the winner is (or at least who is still in the race)

probably started by either me or Rob Chatteris? have fun go find it?

[Wombat_In_Space (Darren)]

Originally Posted by Starkler

There was a thread maybe a year ago asking people to guess when the 16" gso dobs will be available and I havent been able to find it. I want to know who the winner is (or at least who is still in the race)

Is this the one you were thinking of Geoff

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...&highlight=dob

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Thats the one Darren

I voted 'sometime in the far future' and '$2601-$2800'.
From that poll it looks as if about 90% of voters have been dissapointed.