How much is your equipment currently worth?!

[robgreaves]

Everything astronomical-related here comes in a shade over $49k. Ouch! That's everything; scopes mounts, cameras, eyepieces, binos, filters etc.

I would hate to think how much 'turnover' I've gone through over the years. Have owned and tried virtually every mount there is out there, from a Paramount ME to a Celestron C5, and tons of different OTA's of almost every type.

Current gear I've settled on is listed in my signature block below. It took a lot of trades to arrive at this, which I have concluded is the best of the best and should 'do' me for a good few years yet.

Regards,
Rob

[Seekabove (Eathan)]

i have inherited a MAK155 signature series
Mr grandfather made some modifications to the equipment and have no idea how to set up properly. If aNYONE COULD GUIDE ME TO SOME WHERE I CAN GET ADVICE. I live in lane cove Sydney

i can supply photoes of scope and accessories
thanks for the help in advance
Eathan

[bmitchell82 (Brendan)]

Well... its a ever growing list.

looking at it somewhere in the 2500 bracket.

Considering i was looking at close to 5k for my setup ill get out of it cheap about 4k

[DavidU (Dave)]

As the WD (war department) may read this my Celestron 6" refractor,EQ5, 12" dob, box of eye pcs, 2x binoculars, spotting scopes, barlows, software Skyscout etc is worth about $100 !

[sadia]

Probably somewhere between 5k-6k
or
maybe nothing in current melbourne weather

[toryglen-boy (Duncan)]

i guess my gear is around $5K ish

all depends on where you shop !!

[stephenb (Stephen)]

Originally Posted by DavidU

As the WD (war department) may read this my Celestron 6" refractor,EQ5, 12" dob, box of eye pcs, 2x binoculars, spotting scopes, barlows, software Skyscout etc is worth about $100 !

Your WD has the same policies as mine

[lacad01 (Adam)]

I'd rather not tally it up as it's quite depressing, especially as I want more, more more!!

[Bolts_Tweed (Mark)]

Just saw the thread and Im not giong to read thru 9 pages but I thought I would share some advice a wise friend once gave (Ok Marples its you - lets change that to a friend ) and that is:

Never ever let your wife sell any of your gear for what she thinks its worth

Im not encouraging dishonesty but I am convinced she thinks that 10 inch Meade is way expensive while she never takes a second glance at the little Televue np101 sitting next to it - if she knew I am sure something would have to go (probably me)

M

[Glenhuon (Bill)]

To me, priceless. What it has cost, so far, don't even want to think about it.
Ah, its only money, can't take it with you anyway. Since I don't have resident treasurer, my opinion rules.

Bill

[ian (Ian)]

visual scope + imaging setup + solar scope ... $6k-ish and even then none of my gear is high-end.

in showing newbies the low entry costs of enjoying astronomy, perhaps the poll should be 'how much is your main visual setup worth' ... with so many 8" - 12" dobs around the dollar categories seem more sensible and the point would be satisfactorily made.

[Jen]

Originally Posted by Bolts_Tweed

Just saw the thread and Im not giong to read thru 9 pages but I thought I would share some advice a wise friend once gave (Ok Marples its you - lets change that to a friend ) and that is:

Never ever let your wife sell any of your gear for what she thinks its worth

Im not encouraging dishonesty but I am convinced she thinks that 10 inch Meade is way expensive while she never takes a second glance at the little Televue np101 sitting next to it - if she knew I am sure something would have to go (probably me)

M

[Darth Wader (Wade)]

Not much at all - about $800, with about $600 worth being gifts. Spending money sadly is not an option with an 18 month old son, newborn baby girl, one wage and a reasonable mortgage!

[DavidU (Dave)]

Originally Posted by Darth Wader

Not much at all - about $800, with about $600 worth being gifts. Spending money sadly is not an option with an 18 month old son, newborn baby girl, one wage and a reasonable mortgage!

I'm with you there ! I have 5 kids & 5 grand kids

[Stuart78 (Stuart)]

Roughly around $1400 worth of gear, thats a 10"Dob a few eyepieces a telrad and green laser oh and some Nikon 10x50 Binos, thats all i need at this stage of my hobby maybe down the track i will get something abit more dedicated to some imaging like around 3k but i am not in any hurry,
i admit i do enjoy popping on here looking at some of the images people take with their gear though..







Stu

[pgc hunter]

$0

[TJD (Trevor)]

lets see
$400 on books
$1700 for the dob
$2000 for 6'' (now they sell for $3000)
$800 on eyepieces
$200 on laser collimater
$260 on camera
$46 for astronomy club
$100 on maps
$200 binocluars
$260 binoculars

and thats the end of my birthday and christmas prizzies for the rest of my life

my grandfather got me the 12'' just before he died

most of its my mums but scopes are mine (i can tell you who uses the gear the most)

[Trido (Justin)]

Originally Posted by Starkler

I dare say you going to see 80% or more choosing the over 1k option.
Between my two scopes and the eyepiece case I'd have to be pushing 4k.

hah At the moment, $1000+ is exactly at 80%. Good call.

[Manav (Yugant)]

$2700 - Skywatcher Reflector 253mm + EQ6 and eyepieces et.al

[AdrianF (Adrian)]

Just re-tallied my totals its now getting close to $7000 replacement. I just hope my wife doesnt see this post.

And AstroFest a week away.

Adrian