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16-09-2006, 08:47 AM
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16" LB in Meade Catalogue
Well after all the hype about the Meade 16" Lightbridge, will it or won't it be released. Here is the NEW MEADE CATALOGUE with the 16" taking pride of place. It's an F4.5 with a 1829mm focal length, making it 30cm taller than the 12". Here is the link to the catalogue. http://www.meade.com/catalog/catalog_pdf/03_LightBridge.pdf 
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16-09-2006, 09:21 AM
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It weighs 128lb ! 
Where is all that weight in the Lightbridge?
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16-09-2006, 09:41 AM
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Whoa its official then John
I still loooooovvveeee my 12" and happy to wait until Anna and I build the 20"!
Cheers Petra
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16-09-2006, 10:00 AM
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Geoff, I think you'll find that most of the extra weight is in the mirror and rocker box.
I agree with you Petra I love my 12", I don't know about having to haul the extra 25kg around. But, all that extra light gathering ability?
I would need a one step, ladder to view at the zenith.
Oh well, I'll wait for our club's 30", hopefully next year. 
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16-09-2006, 10:06 AM
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wonder how much they are gunna be?
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16-09-2006, 10:20 AM
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David, that is the final piece of the jigsaw, I don't see them being more than $3000.
From the pictures I've seen, the owners of these scopes will have to make the same mods I've made to mine. Oh well, at least it's easier finding them now than when I started.
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16-09-2006, 02:39 PM
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I'm keen!!! it'll do until I can afford a 25" or 30" no worries!!! only because
one day I know I'm gonna grow out of the 16". Wow! all I can say is maybe
Lee let the cat out of the bag to early and now Meade managed the deal.
John, no more than $3k? well Bintel will prolly have the rights to distribute Lee
was quoting $2499.00 So I reckon they wont be below $3500.00 if that's
the case.
I think I would prefer to buy the 16" mirror and build my own.
regards,CS
Rob
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16-09-2006, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Starkler
It weighs 128lb !
Where is all that weight in the Lightbridge? |
Seeing a few of Peter Reed's impressive creations, I dont think your new
scope is going to weight much less if not more  however I'd be willing
to swap ya! fer a new LB 16" 
regards,CS
Rob
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16-09-2006, 05:51 PM
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hope still exists ...........after all this time!!!
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16-09-2006, 06:31 PM
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how much is a good quality 16" mirror worth?
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17-09-2006, 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by mick pinner
how much is a good quality 16" mirror worth?
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3-4k
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17-09-2006, 02:14 PM
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arrrrrgh go another k and get the 18" : )
regards,CS sunny days
Rob
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17-09-2006, 04:09 PM
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an 18" what Rob?
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19-09-2006, 06:13 AM
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Mike Smith has confirmed that Bintel will be getting (and selling) the 16" Meade Lightbridge, but he's not releasing prices as yet (working out shipping).
Very very interesting!
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19-09-2006, 06:38 AM
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Any idea when they'll be available?
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19-09-2006, 06:51 AM
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Sir Post a Lot!
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He didn't say, but I imagine in the next few weeks. They're being launched at some show in Germany soon.
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19-09-2006, 08:17 AM
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Now, just to wait for all those unwanted 12" GSOs to find their way into the Buy and Sell forum 
Seriously though its great news to have a scope that is getting into the big range that is affordable for most people.
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19-09-2006, 11:50 AM
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16" Lightbridge
That's splendid news for all you young and fit people out there. For me, (knocking 61) I'll stick with my 12" beauty - it is as heavy as I can handle, even just lugging it out of the shed 20 metres (thats in 2 pieces, the bottom swivvelling bit and the tube/mirror combo. ) WOW . Also, getting the stripped down 12" scope into my Kia Shuma is quite a challenge, bearing in mind 2 passengers, suitcases, food, wife's stuff. A 16 inch would be impossible in my car, I fancy!
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19-09-2006, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyH155
That's splendid news for all you young and fit people out there. For me, (knocking 61) I'll stick with my 12" beauty - it is as heavy as I can handle, even just lugging it out of the shed 20 metres (thats in 2 pieces, the bottom swivvelling bit and the tube/mirror combo. ) WOW . Also, getting the stripped down 12" scope into my Kia Shuma is quite a challenge, bearing in mind 2 passengers, suitcases, food, wife's stuff. A 16 inch would be impossible in my car, I fancy! |
How do you get SWMBO's stuff into your car AND your astro gear. Mine just pulls rank and heaves it out for that extra change of clothes that NEVER get used 
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19-09-2006, 03:50 PM
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Lost in Namibia
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I tend to agree that the weight is going to be a factor to consider - and I would be interested to see how portable it is compared to the 12".
I'll stick to my 12" for the moment.
Cheers Petra
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Originally Posted by JimmyH155
That's splendid news for all you young and fit people out there. For me, (knocking 61) I'll stick with my 12" beauty - it is as heavy as I can handle, even just lugging it out of the shed 20 metres (thats in 2 pieces, the bottom swivvelling bit and the tube/mirror combo. ) WOW . Also, getting the stripped down 12" scope into my Kia Shuma is quite a challenge, bearing in mind 2 passengers, suitcases, food, wife's stuff. A 16 inch would be impossible in my car, I fancy! |
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