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Old 20-08-2008, 10:45 PM
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GSO 16 Argo Navis encoder kit now available

When the Guang Sheng Optical (GSO) 16" truss pole Dob was released,
some were asking on this forum about the availability of an Argo Navis
encoder kit for it and I promised to make an announcement as soon as
it became available.

We're proud to say we now have an encoder solution available for this scope
and you can read about it on this web page here -
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com...._describe.html
By clicking on the links for the installation instructions, you can also
see some pictures.

The scopes are currently available in Australia from suppliers such as
York Optical and Bintel.

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place, Mount Kuring-Gai
NSW. 2080. Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Fax +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au
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Old 21-08-2008, 05:31 AM
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Great work Gary, so nice to see support for a new product coming through so fast - give yourself several pats on the back.

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Old 21-08-2008, 08:13 PM
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Great work Gary, so nice to see support for a new product coming through so fast - give yourself several pats on the back.

Thank you Steve,

We appreciate your support.

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Old 21-08-2008, 08:36 PM
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Well done Gary i cant wait for the modified Trunion to return, The new moon will be an allnighter putting the Argo-Navis through its paces.

Last weekend I went out and purchased also new Toshiba notebook with XP to allow me to use Starry Night in conjunction with the Argo-Navis to give me a better viewing experience.

The Argo-Navis will be an important modification to my GSO 16" and it will compliment all the other stiffening trusses that were added.

I,ll give you a full report Gary after the observation session with Trevor Barry who is also eagerly waiting to to put his Argo-Navis through its paces.

Once again Gary thanks for the great friendly service that you give.

Cheers.......Kev.
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Old 21-08-2008, 08:49 PM
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Thanks for that Gary. I've always been impressed with your taking the time to participate in these forums.

Now if only I had a 16" truss pole dob... and an Argo Navis...

Dear Santa....
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Old 21-08-2008, 09:41 PM
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Well done Gary i cant wait for the modified Trunion to return, The new moon will be an allnighter putting the Argo-Navis through its paces.

Last weekend I went out and purchased also new Toshiba notebook with XP to allow me to use Starry Night in conjunction with the Argo-Navis to give me a better viewing experience.

The Argo-Navis will be an important modification to my GSO 16" and it will compliment all the other stiffening trusses that were added.

I,ll give you a full report Gary after the observation session with Trevor Barry who is also eagerly waiting to to put his Argo-Navis through its paces.

Once again Gary thanks for the great friendly service that you give.

Cheers.......Kev.
Thanks Kev,

As soon as the trunnion arrives, I will drop you a line.

Great to hear you picked up the Toshiba notebook and a copy of Starry Night
Pro. As we spoke about, you will be able to interface Argo Navis to it.

Would look forward to seeing some images of your additional stiffening trusses.

All the best to you and Trevor and we appreciate your support.

Judging by the weather reports of late, I notice it has been getting nippy
even at Broken Hill.

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Gary
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Old 21-08-2008, 09:48 PM
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Thanks for that Gary. I've always been impressed with your taking the time to participate in these forums.

Now if only I had a 16" truss pole dob... and an Argo Navis...

Dear Santa....
Hi Randall,

Thank you. I really appreciate that.

I have it on good authority that Santa enjoys the occasional break up there
on the beautiful Sunshine coast, so we have our fingers crossed for you.

Best regards

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Old 22-08-2008, 10:32 PM
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Thanks for the reply mail Gary letting me know the tunnion has arrived to you ..............oh boy i,m now really getting excited, when this baby turns up on my door i,m throwing a sickie to set it all up.....cheers Kev.
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Thumbs up Your Argo Navis for GSO 16 is ready

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Thanks for the reply mail Gary letting me know the tunnion has arrived to you ..............oh boy i,m now really getting excited, when this baby turns up on my door i,m throwing a sickie to set it all up.....cheers Kev.
Hi Kev,

Thank you. As I mentioned via email, your trunnion arrived here in Sydney
on Friday afternoon. It has now had a coupler added and it and the other
components in your Argo Navis system are packed and ready and will ship
first thing Monday morning.

Some 'before' and 'after' pictures of your trunnion are attached.

Hope this coming New Moon weekend brings you the clearest of skies.

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place, Mount Kuring-Gai
NSW. 2080. Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Fax +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au
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Old 27-08-2008, 09:27 PM
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Hi Gary everything arrived today perfectly packaged.
Shall put the encoders on tomorrow night then try it all out on friday night.
Once again thank you.....cheers Kev.
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Old 27-08-2008, 10:46 PM
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Thumbs up Good to hear your system has arrived

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Hi Gary everything arrived today perfectly packaged.
Shall put the encoders on tomorrow night then try it all out on friday night.
Once again thank you.....cheers Kev.
Hi Kev,

Great to hear all has arrived.

We will be at Border Stargaze from Friday 29th Aug 2008 - Sun 31st Aug 2008,
where Wildcard is a sponsor. If you require any assistance during that time,
please do not hesitate to email sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au and we will
attempt to respond whilst we are on the road. However, our response times are likely to
be longer than normal.

I am sure Trevor there in Broken Hill, who I talked to again on the phone only
yesterday, will also have some useful tips to pass on, if need be.

Good luck!

Best Regards

Gary Kopff
Managing Director
Wildcard Innovations Pty. Ltd.
20 Kilmory Place, Mount Kuring-Gai
NSW. 2080. Australia
Phone +61-2-9457-9049
Fax +61-2-9457-9593
sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com.au
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