Another beginners what to buy thread??

[davidpretorius]

for the same scope, bintels freight to tassie was 200, andtews 75, the scope from bintels was more expensive due to mainly bintel dismantling and collimating etc.

not sure if you have read this thead

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ght=australian

whether the dismantling is worth it, i think not as you have to collimate any way. The scopes are the same, the ep's may be closer to being the same so I suggest getting cheapest price and then save your money to start spending $50 - $100 of 1.25" eps or $150 - $200 for 2" barlows or ultra wides etc

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Originally Posted by chunkylad

That leaves us with Bintel's offer of their 12" 'premium' Dob which includes a 2" X 32mm FMC EP, + 1.25" Bintel plossls (15mm and 9mm) for an extra $150.oo over Andrews' GS-980 Deluxe. Are there any major differences between these two OTAs, and if not, are these EPs worth the extra$$$?

Theees eees the question seeeenors

The OTAs are the same, the 32mm as I said isnt much chop at f5, so your getting 4xs500s at $0 vs 2 gso's +32mm for $150.
I would take the $150 saving and buy an Orion shorty plus barlow, then replace the s500's as you can.

[davidpretorius]

spot on sparkler!!!!

[chunkylad (David)]

Thanks guys, for putting this all into perspective.

Cheers

Dave W

[chunkylad (David)]

Hi everyone

WELL IT'S ON IT'S WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!: love:
12" GSO Dob Deluxe, 4x colour filters,4xGS Plossl EPs,bonus binocs and a 26mm x 2"ep and aluminium Cheshire X hair EP. Delivered to Townsville: $1275.oo. Bargain!!!

Lee Andrews DID upgrade the four series 500 plossls, to four GS plossl eps. He did the upgrade for the difference in price between the two: ie he is selling the GS EPs for $39 each, and the series 500 Eps for $99 for four, so I paid the difference ($39x4=$156-$99=$57.oo). He says he only has limited stock of the GS plossls however.

I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait,
I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait, I can't wait............

Cheers

Dave W

[asimov (John)]

Nice package (apart from the coloured filters) congratulations Chunks!

[slice of heaven]

Now thats a great starter package Dave ,WELL DONE!!!!

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

Dave W,

Welcome to the 12" Dobbie Deluxe Club (better than the standard Dobbie Club! ).

Don't disregard the colour filters. Some can be useful. Once they arrive let us now the numbers on them and we can tell you what objects they will be good for.

Alternatively, you can check this site out and see what does what. It is a great site for info on filters and worth putting in your favourites for future reference!

http://sciastro.net/portia/advice/filters.htm

[davidpretorius]

i went the same but in 10", i had about 1300 to play with, so chose the 10" and then got the modified toucam, 30mm ultrawide.

it is soooooooo much fun!!!! you will enjoy!

[elusiver]

that's an AWESOME link BD! been thinking alot about filters lately.. and they're now officially on THE list.

el

[Starkler (Geoff)]

Well done to get the credit of $25ea on the s500's

Time to start a campaign the rid the world of s500's

[chunkylad (David)]

Originally Posted by davidpretorius

i went the same but in 10", i had about 1300 to play with, so chose the 10" and then got the modified toucam, 30mm ultrawide.

it is soooooooo much fun!!!! you will enjoy!

Thanks for all the good vibes guys and gals. I chose the 12" Dave P, because I had to modify my original budget of 2k, and ended up with around the same as you to spend - $1300.oo. So I went for the largest aperture I could for the money, and as I can, I'll build up my accessories from there. I'd like an apochromatic Barlow for starters, and a Telrad or Rigel quickfinder (anyone with an opinion on the Rigel BTW?); plus some really good EPs. Did I hear someone say "Nagler"??????...........

I have also downloaded Asimov's EQ mount plans for future reference.

I am rapt with the deal I got from Lee Andrews though. He mentioned that GS are working on the prototypes for the 16" Dob right now, with a view to release later this year. Pricing in the $2 -2.5k bracket.

I am soooooo excited, or couldn't you guess?

Cheers

Dave W

[ballaratdragons (Ken)]

I know the feeling

[asimov (John)]

Hi Chunks. As I said before, nice package. I particularly like the way you rationalized your decision ie: the biggest aperture for your budget, Well done. Your right in saying the quality accessories can come later. Not sure of the FL of your new scope, but I would recommend a cheshire collimating eyepiece soon to go with that package of yours.

As far as nagler EPs go....well...if youv'e got the budget, I say go for it. But just get as much information & opinions as you can before jumping in the 500+ EP pool.

[chunkylad (David)]

Originally Posted by asimov

Hi Chunks. As I said before, nice package. I particularly like the way you rationalized your decision ie: the biggest aperture for your budget, Well done. Your right in saying the quality accessories can come later. Not sure of the FL of your new scope, but I would recommend a cheshire collimating eyepiece soon to go with that package of yours.

As far as nagler EPs go....well...if youv'e got the budget, I say go for it. But just get as much information & opinions as you can before jumping in the 500+ EP pool.

Hi John

I ordered a Cheshire Collimator with my OTA, which is F5, I believe. I'm reading up on collimating processes to make sure I get it right. There are numerous threads and links here which discuss it, so I'm sure (I mean I hope )it'l be no problem.

Cheers

Dave W

[asimov (John)]

I really don't think it'll be a problem for you. You seem to research things well before diving in. Good to see. If you get into trouble though, all you have to do is ask in here & we'll help you out, no sweat! Collimation can be as easy as a 3 step procedure.

[elusiver]

Originally Posted by asimov

.... but I would recommend a cheshire collimating eyepiece soon to go with that package of yours.

el