ebay telescopes

davidpretorius · #1 09-07-2005, 01:20 PM

Anyone had anything to do with these telescopes?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....527409295&rd=1

acropolite (Phil) · #2 09-07-2005, 01:27 PM

Note the location, Kirchheim / Munich Australia

Looks like a scam to me.

davidpretorius · #3 09-07-2005, 01:35 PM

yes, it makes andrew communications stuff look good. local guy, pricing not that much more expensive!

mick pinner · #4 09-07-2005, 01:41 PM

l read a thorough review on these scopes from a guy in Europe and they are apparently complete rubbish, it cost him as much to rectify the problems as it did to buy the thing, if you check the feedback comments on e-bay you'll get the idea.

davidpretorius · #5 09-07-2005, 01:46 PM

this guys seems to have a few scopes each month on ebay!

It is good we have a forum like this to discuss things!

toetoe (Peter) · #6 09-07-2005, 01:50 PM

They prob get 20 of them for $50 each then sit them on ebay and let the bidding take over.

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #7 09-07-2005, 03:05 PM

The ad is by the Optron company. Not a dealer. These are junk scopes.

davidpretorius · #8 09-07-2005, 03:08 PM

i will stick to andrew gs 10" dob!!!

Starkler (Geoff) · #9 09-07-2005, 04:42 PM

Be very wary of any short tubed newt with a long focal length (1400).
These scopes I hear have a fast SPHERICAL mirror and a built in plastic barlow to give the long focal length.

Dont walk away from such scopes, run !

davidpretorius · #10 09-07-2005, 04:46 PM

Thanks GeoffI see that you have GSO 10" dob, care to comment, as I am very certain that is what i want to buy with the tax return!

asimov (John) · #11 09-07-2005, 04:59 PM

Yes Geoff, I particularly want to hear how you solved the problem of astrophotography using a dob mount. Do you have the motorised platform like Mike?

Starkler (Geoff) · #12 09-07-2005, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asimov

Yes Geoff, I particularly want to hear how you solved the problem of astrophotography using a dob mount. Do you have the motorised platform like Mike?

Well John its not a problem for me as I dont bother with astrophotography

There are so many others who do it better than I ever could so Im content to observe visually and let others suffer the headaches and frustrations of tracking and stacking while I just enjoy the images they post here

Thanks guys

asimov (John) · #13 09-07-2005, 07:31 PM

Thanks Geoff. That was one option I considered you doing, but didn't mention...That certainly lick's the problem though!

Jupiter · #14 10-07-2005, 02:05 PM

I bought one, it cost me $60 which I thought was ok, as for the scope it isn't too bad, I get a good view of jupiter and Saturn also the moon is pretty good too, as for an introduction into astronomy they are fine, I would be more upset if I paid $500 + for a scope and never used it.

They are virtually no brand, the closest I have seen is a Telstar, all in all I am satisfied but would love to upgrade in 12 months to something much better and then I will go to a reputable dealer.

davidpretorius · #15 10-07-2005, 02:36 PM

Thanks Jupiter,

10" dob from andrews commincations is my final decision. I initially started with ebay, to see what was avail and with some searching, found this website. From there, Andrew communications were great over the phone. I know where my money will be better spent and it won't be on ebay.

ving (David) · #16 10-07-2005, 04:01 PM

hi jupiter, I bought my 60mm wobblotronic from ebay. it was a good scope for an intro to looking upwards

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #17 10-07-2005, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidpretorius

Thanks Jupiter,
10" dob from andrews commincations is my final decision.

Your final decision!

Sure I can't temp you into a 12" deluxe GS Dobbie. $1099 at Andrews with 4 Plossls, Crayford focuser, cooling fan, BK7 Mirror, blackened inner OTA.

BUT, you've made your final decision.

acropolite (Phil) · #18 10-07-2005, 06:27 PM

Good choice David, the 10 inch dob was my first choice but the minister for household affairs insisted I get the Meade.

cahullian · #19 10-07-2005, 07:06 PM

I have had a chat with a few ppl who own that scope on ebay and they are pretty happy with it. The biggest complaint was wobble in a breeze

Gazz

davidpretorius · #20 10-07-2005, 09:25 PM

Ok mr ballaratdragons & others, try and convince me!

the Guan Sheng GS-980-LTD
$999.00 AUD

or the

Guan Sheng GS-980-BK7-CRF
$1249.00 AUD

at the moment, $699 for Guan Sheng GS-880-BK7-CRF 250mm x 1250mm reflector with 2" Crayford style focuser on a dobsonian mount for $699.00 AUD plus $75 freight, 4 extra lenses for around $99, plus $40 for some lenses for $913 is what i am looking at.

As a rough guide, what advantage for 12", (i am not worried about weight), what will i see more off?

As I am spending $913, $1099 + $75 freight seems to be the only difference to what you have mentioned. ie 4 Plossls, Crayford focuser, cooling fan, BK7 Mirror, blackened inner OTA.

Your mission if you to accept it!!

Again a lovely night in Tassie, I was looking up at moon and venus and was thinking of the lovely photos taken by members over the last few days.

Milky way is so clear!