Mikes new scope finally arrives

[matt]

What a crackin' lookin' scope!!!

Won't be long before that beasty starts churning out the photographic goods.

I hope it's everything you've hoped for, Mike.

It certainly looks it.

All the best

[avandonk]

Thanks for the explanation. I don't know anything more than I read from the specs.
With this speed (F3.8) and aperture (12") I suppose you will be doing narrow band as well as the usual?

Bert

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by bird

Congrats Mike. I see a hint of a triangular centre spot on the primary - was that pre-installed, or did you add a Jim Fly centre spot?

cheers, Bird

Hi Bird

It was already there from ASA but I have ordered my CatsEYE to match!

Mike

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Phil

If you dont mind me asking what is the price of that scope.
Thanks
Phil

Hi Phil

Currently and by just converting the US$ amount at the ASA web site it would cost you around AU$13000 for the base OTA landed at your door via 3 day DHL delivery and including GST. If you are actually interested though, contact Gerald Rhemann at Astro Systeme Austria and ask him what he can do for StrongmanMikes friend

So that's half the cost of an RCOS that are all the rage at the moment when one wants to get serious

The flight case, ASA scope rings, camera adapter (custom made for your type of camera) and RoboFocus are all extras.

Hope that helps

Mike

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by matt

What a crackin' lookin' scope!!!

Won't be long before that beasty starts churning out the photographic goods.

I hope it's everything you've hoped for, Mike.

It certainly looks it.

All the best

Hi Matt

See? this is what I needed you to buy my 12" LX200GPS for

It took a while and so far it's certainly a wonderful show piece, lets hope it performs and I can do it justice

Mike

[Harb]

Now theres an understanding wife.............he has a nice new telescope, with all the trimmings, but the kitchen still has no walls or roof !!!

I will file this picture for future reference for my wife.......she just gets it to good

cheers
John

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Harb

Now theres an understanding wife.............he has a nice new telescope, with all the trimmings, but the kitchen still has no walls or roof !!!

I will file this picture for future reference for my wife.......she just gets it to good

cheers
John

Nah, nah, nah, John that's my outdoor imaging fridge you poor oppressed husband you! She's got a fridge of her own inside!

Ahhh a cold one on hand in the fridge at night...just the best!

Mike

[Harb]

Ahhh I see...................CCD Cold-Can-Dispenser

Got it

[sejanus (Gavin)]

13k!!!!

beautiful looking bit of gear though!!!

[Ric]

Congrats Mike, I am sure that you will do it justice.
I am eagerly awaiting your first images.

Cheers

[iceman (Mike)]

Congrats Mike, glad it finally arrived for you - and just in time for IISAC! Can't wait to see it in the flesh and get some eyeball views through it.

The images will be marvellous too - can't wait for you to get a CCD on the end of that.

[strongmanmike (Michael)]

Originally Posted by Harb

Ahhh I see...................CCD Cold-Can-Dispenser

Got it

Actually the wife coined a good one "Costly Camera Divorce"

I thought it was quite funny ...she's such a dear

Mike

[spacezebra (Petra)]

Looks very cool - looking forward to seeing your work with one Mike.

Cheers Petra

[ving (David)]

man she is understanding...

great looking peice of scope there

[Shawn]

Mike Shes a beauty, the scopes allright as well, Good stuff Mike, happy new year.

S

[GTB_an_Owl (Geoff)]

Mike - i think you should get your wife to invite H0uhgy's wife over for a week or two's holiday

[tornado33]

Gee nice system. Since that will be at Lostock wonder how a modded 350D will go on it lol
Being nice and fast might be the ideal system to catch that new Comet Mc Naught. set it up in a spot so it has a good view of Sunset
Scott