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29-08-2005, 09:25 PM
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Hi Again,
Ask your Dad to have a look at the replies on this forum.
I hope he'd see that a credit card isn't needed to purchase.
I absolutely know the need to see what you're gonna buy in the flesh, but...
the wealth of knowledge and experience on this forum should really be headed. Take a look at the Dobs on offer at Star Optics and be aware that the same scopes are available to you elsewhere at a cheaper price with better accessories (sorry Star Optics but that's capitalism).
Cheers
Doug
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29-08-2005, 09:54 PM
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29-08-2005, 10:00 PM
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lots of eyes on you!
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Launceston Tasmania
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well done crash, you will enjoy.
welcome fellow dob owner!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
doesn't that sound good.
great saving effort, you will have lots of big brothers here to boss you around, but in a caring way.
now get to bed, it is past 10 oclock!!!!
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29-08-2005, 10:03 PM
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He used to cut the grass.
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hobart
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Congratulations, Charlie! You'll love it! 
Make sure to tell us more once you've got it.
Cheers,
Brian.
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29-08-2005, 10:48 PM
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Well we've tried to sell the 10 inch option - but hey, an 8 inch scope is an excellent way to get into deep sky too.
I remember going from a 4 inch tasco (department store) reflector to an 8 inch scope - the difference blew me away!!
You'll love every minute of it.
I hope our various opinions haven't confused you.
Good Luck to ya.............
Cheers
Doug
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29-08-2005, 10:57 PM
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A very 'Senior' member.
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: South Coast N.S.W.
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 Charlie. Good choice.  L.
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29-08-2005, 11:03 PM
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Retired, damn no pension
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Location: Obi Obi, Qld
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So does that mean we'll see you at Ron's place this weekend Charlie? Bring your dad. We'll get him well and truely hooked and before long you'll be using that 8" as a finderscope in a 40" obsession 
Great choice mate, well done. Enjoy
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30-08-2005, 12:45 PM
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Planetary neb & glob nut
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Superb choice for a beginner's scope Charlie. And I am sure you will be using it for many years before you outgrow it. At 8", many of the brighter Messier's show minute detail and look very spectacular from dark skies.
Darren
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30-08-2005, 03:08 PM
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Thanks guys! 
Picked it up around midday. It's so big! I can't wait to get out tonight (cloud's clearing!)
Targets for tonight -
Jupiter
Nebulae
Stars
Planets!
Yay! I can't wait!!!!
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30-08-2005, 03:15 PM
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Congrats! Welcome to the dob club! Be sure to catch Jupiter just after sunset while it's still relatively high in the sky (... and Venus too).
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30-08-2005, 03:28 PM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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Join Date: Nov 2004
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congrats charlie
being a 8" dob owner i can honestly say that you'll really enjoy the scope. you'll be able to see some really faint objects with it given reasonable conditions
I am super happy with mine!
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30-08-2005, 04:00 PM
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Whats visual Astronomy
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Brisbane
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ASST is closing down....wow.....Least you know that Brian at ASST would have made sure the scope was collimated and center spotted for you...well done Crash.
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30-08-2005, 06:11 PM
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No GOTO..I enjoy the hunt
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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Good onya Charlie. No stopping you know!
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30-08-2005, 06:16 PM
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Planet photographer
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Good one Charlie! Happy viewing mate..
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30-08-2005, 06:27 PM
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30-08-2005, 06:35 PM
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I'm with the others Charlie, pay by money order or by direct deposit. The extra aperture from 8 to 10 inches makes a large difference in light gathering power and you don't need to waste your hard earned dollars. If you're concerned about initial setup and support, as the others said go with Bintel, they setup and collimate before shipping and also have insurance on their freight to cover any damage that may occur in transit. If you get the 10 inch (at no or little extra cost) you will never say "I wish I had bought the 8 inch" but the reverse will certainly apply of you chose the 8 inch , knowing that for the same dollars you could have had the 10 inch.
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30-08-2005, 07:34 PM
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Heh, Phil... bit late... already got one! LOL!
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30-08-2005, 08:05 PM
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 ...  ...  That's what happens when you don't read all the posts. Enjoy your new toy charlie...
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30-08-2005, 08:49 PM
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Just ignore Phil, Charlie. The Saxon 8" at f5 has the advantage of being very compact compared with the GS Dobs. You'd have no problems fitting it into a very small car. My 8" GS only just squeezes into the Corolla, leaving room for just one passenger. The Saxon would fit in the boot... You will want to take it to dark skies eventually; that's a whole new  experience.
Last edited by janoskiss; 30-08-2005 at 09:03 PM.
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30-08-2005, 09:18 PM
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He used to cut the grass.
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Hobart
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For what it's worth, the difference I found between a 10 incher and an 8 incher was that I actually used the 8 incher.
Always, always, always the best scope is the one that you use...
Good luck!
Brian.
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