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30-01-2008, 11:10 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Monto
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Observing Tent
Check this out. 
We've been wanting something like this to come onto the Aussie market for years. Seems a reasonable price too.
http://www.sirius-optics.com.au/index11.htm
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30-01-2008, 11:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hahndorf, South Australia
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Yeah JJJ,
I was looking for something like this for my backyard as far back as 1992!!!!
At last...
Doug
ps...I don't need one now!
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30-01-2008, 11:15 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Canberra
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Great idea for a reasonable price.
Thanks for the link JJJ.
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30-01-2008, 11:23 PM
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Open up. it's me, Dave...
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Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Townsville, Qld
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Wow, what a great idea. I wonder if I can fit the dob in the back of the car with the rest of the camping gear....................?
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30-01-2008, 11:37 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Excellent, thanks for the heads-up jjj.
Perfect for IISAC, SPSP, Astrofest etc.
Rod might even be able to get one on stilts for the Mary-Rose. 
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31-01-2008, 12:03 AM
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Support your local RFS
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Wamboin NSW
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What a great idea.
Wonder if it will fit the 12" and tripod in it
Cheers
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31-01-2008, 10:20 AM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
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I don't know about this one - if it rains overnight, the rain would pool in the centre of the tent roof and will likely come flooding in in one go when the sides pull away from the frame under the weight of water. A nice way to wash your gear! I think that it needs to have some method built in that will keep the center of the roof elevated in the middle when closed so the water runs off.
Be good to keep a breeze off of you though...
Last edited by Omaroo; 31-01-2008 at 10:43 AM.
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31-01-2008, 12:38 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Oberon NSW
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Ah... thanks JJJ!
I saw this a week or two ago (obviously on Sirius's page when I was checking the phone no about my PST) but I couldn't remember where I saw it!
I'd like to think I'll move to a new place soon so wouldn't need one, but in reality maybe I have to buy one to ensure that my house sells sooner rather than later...    Nothing wrong with that logic is there???
Chris, you may have point there, mate, but I don't think that's an insurmountable problem. Someone needs to buy one so we test it!
Al.
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31-01-2008, 12:44 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Gerringong
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Does it keep the possums and the green tree frogs out?? 
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31-01-2008, 01:42 PM
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Dazzled by the Cosmos.
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Brisbane
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Here’s a link to a review, although it’s a little light on detail.
Cheers
Dennis
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31-01-2008, 02:46 PM
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SDM Convert
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Brisbane
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$300.00  That's way too much for what it is.
I would bet that it's only about $20 to buy from the manufacturer in China.
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31-01-2008, 02:58 PM
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The 'DRAGON MAN'
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: In the Dark at Snake Valley, Victoria
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Louwai
$300.00 That's way too much for what it is.
I would bet that it's only about $20 to buy from the manufacturer in China. |
Track 'em down Bryan. Your an importer. 
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31-01-2008, 03:05 PM
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Location: Brisbane
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Will see what I can find Ken.
Ya never know.
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31-01-2008, 07:27 PM
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Location: Launceston Tasmania
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Looks good, could be a touch overpriced. Another one for h0ughy to add to the collection....
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31-01-2008, 07:29 PM
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bewise betold neverbecold
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Terrigal NSW
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to take to Ilford so we can get a ganda at it
geoff
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31-01-2008, 07:33 PM
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My brother works at a camping store in Parramatta, and i asked him the SAME THING 3 months ago about putting Observatory Tents on the market!
I don't know yet how he got on, but this is a part of a market which i think will be good for retailers!
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31-01-2008, 07:52 PM
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Let there be night...
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Hobart, TAS
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Outbackmanyep
My brother works at a camping store in Parramatta, and i asked him the SAME THING 3 months ago about putting Observatory Tents on the market!
I don't know yet how he got on, but this is a part of a market which i think will be good for retailers!
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I asked Jenny about this a while ago, as she was the store manager of a Ray's Outdoor and assistant manager of Kangaroo Tent City here in Sydney. Her answer was that she wouldn't even dream about it because the total volume would be less than minuscule. 
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31-01-2008, 08:08 PM
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SDM Convert
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Location: Brisbane
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Omaroo
I asked Jenny about this a while ago, as she was the store manager of a Ray's Outdoor and assistant manager of Kangaroo Tent City here in Sydney. Her answer was that she wouldn't even dream about it because the total volume would be less than minuscule. |
Yep, THat's the typical response from most importers / wholesalers as volume means better pricing from the manufacturer which translates to better retail profit.
My import business specialises in small qty supply. I have an office & warehouse in China with a mgr & staff. We do lots of small qty stuff.
Anywhere from about 200pcs upwards. Some items are difficult, but you never knw until you ask.
www.mdam-imports.com.au
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31-01-2008, 09:41 PM
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Location: NEWCASTLE NSW Australia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by acropolite
Looks good, could be a touch overpriced. Another one for h0ughy to add to the collection.... |
i have my dunnies..... 
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05-02-2008, 03:58 PM
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Location: Ruse, Australia
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This looks like the same thing but at a much cheaper price. I have dealt with SmartAstronomy and found them prompt and reliable.
http://yhst-1469288697390.stores.yahoo.net/poobte.html
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