the dobster has left the building - Page 2

davidpretorius · #21 22-07-2005, 02:10 PM

has anyone seen my dob travelling in a box in a truck going down the hume???

you will be able to recognise it, cos it is the best, biggest and sharpest!!!!! look out hubble!!!!

not that i am getting excited much!!!!

ballaratdragons (Ken) · #22 22-07-2005, 02:28 PM

It actually went past here about 10:30 this morning. They accidentally sent it to Adelaide but it is on it's way back to the Melbourne Dock now!

asimov (John) · #23 22-07-2005, 04:27 PM

Hmmm...I could have sworn I saw it go past my place this morning!? (200 mile's west of Adelaide) Is your's the one that's leaving a trial of saw-dust behind the truck? LOL

asimov (John) · #24 22-07-2005, 04:31 PM

Darren...You didn't say if the refractor is an APO or Achro??

#25 22-07-2005, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike Boggan

I convinced a workmate to buy from Andrews.
His Dob turned up the next day. From Syd to Brisvegas in 1 day. They quoted 2.
Wow, what service. Well done Andrews Communications.
My turn next Mr Andrews...

Mike

Mike,

What was the freight cost to get it to Brisvegus? if you dont mind me inquiring

regards

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #26 22-07-2005, 09:59 PM

Grrrreen with envy.
I can't wait to order mine.
The 10" really is the better choice. I was keen on the 8" because of the weight factor, but we've got a perfectly good trolly in the shed. I can just pad it up with wadding, then use it to push the scope down to the front paddock.
Have you got yourself a stepladder/stool yet? It would be a bugger to set it up, then not be able to look through it. LOLOL
PS. will someone remind me to purchase same, when my turn comes

davidpretorius · #27 22-07-2005, 10:06 PM

Thanks jjj (not the radio station) nettie,

will keep everyone update. I have been getting a buzz about other forum users gettin new pieces of equipment. So it is only fair you guys get to share with me as well.

A step ladder, not to worry, mike's new scope buggys are petrol driven, awd and able to sleep 4 adults. there is a second deck for the pool / spa / bar and also a lazy boy recliner with projector feeding the images from the telescope to the cinema.

$500, pictures will be posted this weekend