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Old 23-02-2011, 05:38 PM
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well done jen!! a ripper of a scope hope you have plenty of clear nights...

oh!!!! the mailman must have been able to get your parcel through
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Old 23-02-2011, 06:27 PM
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Well done Jen!
That model was one of my options until impatience overtook me and I grabbed the GSO 12", so I will be very interested to see it in action and maybe have a squiz through it at Snake Vallley.

What EPs have you with it? Just the stock ones or have you lashed out there as well?

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Old 23-02-2011, 07:06 PM
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Oh, I'm jealous Jen!

Now you'll have to save for a rolltop roof on your kitchen.
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Old 23-02-2011, 07:53 PM
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Old 23-02-2011, 08:18 PM
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Wow Jen, what an upgrade!

I'll think you'll really enjoy the GOTO 12, I've had mine a few months now and really love it. The GOTO works a treat and the optics are very good.

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Old 23-02-2011, 09:41 PM
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A Black Diamond for the jewel of the forum!
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Old 24-02-2011, 09:41 AM
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Congratulations Jen - Santa has been good to you!

Maybe it's time for a $10 Bunnings trolley....?

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see you in a week!!!!!!!!!
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Old 24-02-2011, 10:00 AM
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Hey Jen, that's a ripper!! Goto and everything!! Well my guess was not even close but I think you have made fine choice.
Can't wait to check it out next week and scribe my name on it "Dan woz ear"

Cheers Daniel.
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Old 24-02-2011, 06:10 PM
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How great is that Jen.
Did you get a birthday slipped in there somewhere that i missed.
Great scope great skies your on a winner.
I might have to come to Swan Hill to set up alongside that mega scope.

Cheers Kev.
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Old 24-02-2011, 08:02 PM
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Jen, 4 times as much light!!! Outrageous - what an upgrade!

I hope you've got good sunglasses for the brighter objects
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Old 24-02-2011, 09:02 PM
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Sooooo when is the Tak and the Paramount ME coming??
Well done Jen
PS: Leave the mandatory rain and clouds at home before coming to SV camp
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Old 24-02-2011, 10:49 PM
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WOW! Looks good Jen.

Try waltzing that around your back yard.

You'll need a set of kitchen steps to look at anything near zenith.
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Old 28-02-2011, 01:33 AM
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thanks guys its a hot looking thing i tell you i still havnt had the chance to use it yet as the saying goes clouds will arrive when you buy a new scope they were here all weekend so i have decided to get its first use when i go to snake valley next weekend its ok guys the clouds should have all gone by then
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Old 28-02-2011, 04:02 PM
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its a beauty of a scope im sure alot of people on here are going to be jealous lol
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Old 28-02-2011, 04:04 PM
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Thanks for the extra clouds Jen! They are great for my landscape photography!

Nice scope!

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Old 28-02-2011, 04:08 PM
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its a beauty of a scope im sure alot of people on here are going to be jealous lol
hehe yep i was one of the jealous ones for the last two years it was about time to make that next big step Jen would like to double her apeture yep good idea i thought and went for it Even though i didnt get much of a convo with the hubby for a day IT WAS SO WORTH IT

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Thanks for the extra clouds Jen! They are great for my landscape photography!

Nice scope!

Baz.
no worries Baz im glad someone is enjoying them you can have them all now
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Old 28-02-2011, 04:37 PM
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Great scope Jen,We are now both dob novices.Hope you have many years of enjoyable observations with it.

Cheers Orestis
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Old 01-03-2011, 10:37 PM
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Great scope Jen,We are now both dob novices.Hope you have many years of enjoyable observations with it.

Cheers Orestis
thanks Orestis now we just need some lovely clear skies
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Old 02-03-2011, 11:29 AM
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Congrats Jen

It's a beautifull looking scope, your going to have a lot of fun with that once the clouds clear.

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Old 02-03-2011, 10:27 PM
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Thanks Ric

Oh and by the way for any of you that come across meeting my hubby one day I GOT THIS SCOPE A LOT CHEAPER THAN HE THINKS shhhh......

I had a little astro stash account happening to buy this scope thanks to the late night chit chats and advice from the Snake Valley boys hahahahaha (they lead me astray they do)
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