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08-12-2005, 11:42 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
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I reckon GS will sell their 16" Truss dobs faster than they can make them!
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08-12-2005, 11:43 PM
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Lost in Namibia
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
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Hi again
The GSO??? "Andrews" truss is due in March 2006. I can wait - if worth it!!
Regards
Petra
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08-12-2005, 11:45 PM
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Moderator
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
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Good Night, clear skies
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08-12-2005, 11:45 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
Posts: 14,412
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It will be a good scope going by the quality of thier optics.
GS 16" Truss Dob available March 2006 from Andrews Communications Sydney. $2400
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08-12-2005, 11:48 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sale, VIC
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Stop the silliness people!
Petra, for little over 10% of your budget, you could get an 8" Dob. They are very easy to use and move around (also have reasonable cooldown time as opposed to the monster dobs our fellow iceinspacians are recommending). You cannot beat an 8" Dob for value and ease of use, and it is a great way to get more than a taste of what the heavens have to offer. If you like what you see (which you will  ), you could sell the dob and move onto getting your dream scope.
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08-12-2005, 11:48 PM
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Lost in Namibia
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
Posts: 3,134
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Hi all
Many thanks again for your comments - good night and very clear skies
Regards Petra
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08-12-2005, 11:51 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
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Originally Posted by janoskiss
Stop the silliness people!
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Who Steve? Us?? LOL!
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08-12-2005, 11:52 PM
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Registered User
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Sale, VIC
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No, not you, Ken! I meant the other silly people. 
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09-12-2005, 02:09 AM
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Planet photographer
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Bundaberg
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I won't give you any advise on what to buy, I think you've had enough options thrown at you lol.
Welcome to the forum!
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09-12-2005, 06:34 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gosford, NSW, Australia
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Hi Petra
xstream and anna (forum members) live in Wodonga, and they have an 8" LX90. They're also members of the Albury/Wodonga astro society. I strongly recommend you try to get along to their next viewing night, so you can see the difference between an 8" dob and an 8" LX90.
As Jonathan pointed out, there looks to be a nice LX90 in teh Buy/Sell forum at the moment. Would be a good opportunity to pick up a bargain as it's practically new.
btw how did you hear about us?
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09-12-2005, 07:30 AM
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Lost in Namibia
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Albury NSW
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Hi Iceman
Yes I have met both xstream and anna (they are both very experienced scopers) - yes I am a member too. I have not yet seen their scope yet, only thing stopping me has been time. I will bee seeking their advice on this also.
Regards
Petra
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09-12-2005, 07:59 AM
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4000 post club member
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Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Melbourne
Posts: 4,900
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Originally Posted by ballaratdragons
I reckon GS will sell their 16" Truss dobs faster than they can make them!
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A little birdie told me that Andrews has ordered 60 units 
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09-12-2005, 08:04 AM
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1300 THESKY
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Cairns Qld
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Welcome Petra
Our club has & uses most of the scopes mentioned above.
As I see them the rules are as follows:
#1 rule: Appeture Rules
#2 rule: The scope that you can use easily, is the scope you will use most
#3 rule: If you are having fun using the scope, you will keep using it for a long time.
IMHO 
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09-12-2005, 08:29 AM
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Grey Nomad
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: "Where ever the wind blows".
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Originally Posted by spacezebra
Hi Iceman
Yes I have met both xstream and anna (they are both very experienced scopers) - yes I am a member too. I have not yet seen their scope yet, only thing stopping me has been time. I will bee seeking their advice on this also.
Regards
Petra
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Welcome aboard Petra, good to see you in the forums.
Just give a yell when you want to have a play with Anna's scope. But don't look through Micks 18" or Robs 30" first, or you'll never be happy with an 8". 
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09-12-2005, 03:22 PM
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on the highway to Hell
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Adelaide
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Originally Posted by janoskiss
Petra, for little over 10% of your budget, you could get an 8" Dob. They are very easy to use and move around (also have reasonable cooldown time as opposed to the monster dobs our fellow iceinspacians are recommending). You cannot beat an 8" Dob for value and ease of use, and it is a great way to get more than a taste of what the heavens have to offer. If you like what you see (which you will ), you could sell the dob and move onto getting your dream scope. |
Steve's right - I love my little handmade f6.3 8.3" dobbie - even tho I have a handmade f7 10" dob (for special occasions these days ) the 8" gets used the most due to the quick cool down and conveniant size - usually only around half an hour for cool down.
a mate who has made dobs of all sizes - still likes having an 8" around for quick use - and you can use it sitting on a chair of course as well
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09-12-2005, 03:39 PM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: The town of campbells
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well you seem to have been turned off the lxd75. shame cause i found some reviews.
for what you are willing to pay you should be able to get a great scope
welcome aboard racing stripes
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09-12-2005, 04:44 PM
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Grey Nomad
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: "Where ever the wind blows".
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Originally Posted by ving
shame cause i found some reviews.
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Well! Come on Dave, let the rest of us see.
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09-12-2005, 04:46 PM
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~Dust bunny breeder~
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: The town of campbells
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09-12-2005, 04:58 PM
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Grey Nomad
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: "Where ever the wind blows".
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Originally Posted by ving
dont you guys know hao to use google? |
Yeah! But why when someone else does it for you.
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