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Old 05-08-2005, 04:19 PM
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Old 05-08-2005, 04:28 PM
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I gotta Laugh. Sorry guys, I understand Steve's humour. I saw the sarcasm for what it was!

Steve started this thread with Sharks, and we now have clowns, ducks, trolls & sponges!!!

LOL!! Good astronomical terms. For any newcomers to astronomy we are talking about Nebulas!! Honest Injun. Shark Nebula, Duck Nebula etc.

Except the Sponge.

It's a Black Hole!

If you are a newbie reading this we recommend that you don't start this hobby with the new GS 16" Dobsonian. Not for any Optical reasons, it's just that we will all be jealous!!
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Old 05-08-2005, 04:32 PM
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Kearn,

Don't the swinging eyeballs hurt? LOL
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Old 05-08-2005, 04:36 PM
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My message about the "well-mannered", "mature" members and "intellectual discourses" was 100% sarcasm. I was trying to join the "clowns", and crack a joke (and nothing more), but failed miserably. Sorry.
patience young jedi. humour comes to those who wait... no idea what thats means.

hey john, by that bob pic are you sugesting that I look like a sponge? are you? WELL ARE YOU!! :p
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Old 05-08-2005, 04:37 PM
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hehhe sorry Ken i deleted it - thought it might be a bit too gruesome -
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Old 05-08-2005, 04:44 PM
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What was it? I missed it. I wanna see!
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Old 05-08-2005, 04:50 PM
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something was deleted?

i always miss the good stuff!
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Old 05-08-2005, 04:55 PM
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Old 05-08-2005, 05:13 PM
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You don't want to see it. Absolutely hilarious, but not good taste in here!!!
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Old 05-08-2005, 05:57 PM
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It will be interesting to see what the optics come up like on something that big. Some specs would surely be a great advantage. 3 fans instead of one for cooling I hope.
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Old 05-08-2005, 07:15 PM
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ok thanks john!
now my post make no sense at all!!!
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Old 05-08-2005, 07:21 PM
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Sorry Ving! But I think you realize why I deleted it? I got enough trouble now, without stirin' the pot, lol
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Old 05-08-2005, 10:14 PM
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well after all that-anyone getting a new car (or ute) and a new house to go with the new 16 inch dob?
and if yes are you planning to bring it to Kulnura?
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Old 05-08-2005, 10:22 PM
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I'm sure it would have to be a collapsable/retractable/dissassemble style OTA.

Otherwise it won't be appetising to the average amatuer. My 12" is big enough but a 16" would be almost impossible to carry or transport in one peice.

A rigid Tube OTA would only cater to those with a permanent location (observatory or shed) hence reducing demand.

Mind you, I'd still like to have one. I'd carry it if I had to.

I estimate that with a 16" objective, the OTA will be a minimum of 18" diameter!!!

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Old 05-08-2005, 11:06 PM
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I would estimate..(or so I've read) That the correct size tube for given primary size is 2" clearance each side. In other words, a 16" primary should have a tube diameter of 20" For tube current problems..
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Old 05-08-2005, 11:41 PM
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Hiya all, Quoting from my 'old' Meade cataldog, the 16" DOB specs are as follows, 16" Pyrex mirror, Tube Diam. = 19", spiral wound Sonotube, Length = 66", f4.5, fl = 1830 mm, Resolving power = 0.28 A/Sec, Limiting Visual Mag = 15.6, Photographic mag = 18.1, (not sure about that), Max mag = 600 X, 2ndary Mirror minor axis = 4.00", DOB Base diam = 33.6", Total weight = 170 lbs.
One of our members had one a few years ago. WOW, the views were just great! (but, he had a Holden 1 ton T/top at the time).
If the new GS Dob is anything like this, then you will definitely need a large vehicle to transport it for sure! L.

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Old 06-08-2005, 09:16 AM
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Or maybe a purpose built trailer....
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Old 06-08-2005, 01:35 PM
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Actually, a car roof mount would be better and easy to make. As long as you can lift it onto the roof on your own! That would work no matter how small your car is.
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