Argo Navis

#1 04-03-2009, 04:30 PM

Hi All, I really want to get the Argo Navis for my SW collapsible dob.
However the pricing for all the parts comes comes to $1,496.51 !!!

I was wondering if there is a cheaper alternative?

Or should i just be patient and save for a few months..

erick (Eric) · #2 04-03-2009, 05:33 PM

Second hand - but you have to be quick when one comes up!

Kevnool (Kev) · #3 04-03-2009, 06:40 PM

Just think of it as investment and what you will get in return.
Your observing night will get way better as you will be able to see more objects in less time than searching through star maps.
Then when someone says to you show me this object then you can feel proud by saying ( YEP ).
Its a must if your really getting serious.
Cheers Kev.

GrahamL · #4 04-03-2009, 07:12 PM

Are you sure about the priceing ash?... Ithought all up unit ,and mounting hardware was a fair bit less than $1500.

gary · #5 04-03-2009, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyinxz

Hi All, I really want to get the Argo Navis for my SW collapsible dob.
However the pricing for all the parts comes comes to $1,496.51 !!!

I was wondering if there is a cheaper alternative?

Hi Ash,

Thanks for wishing to purchase an Argo Navis.

The good news is that the figure you quote is incorrect.

As at today 4 March 2009, an Argo Navis system for a Sky Watcher collapsible
Dob, including the unit, encoders, encoder mounting hardware and encoder
cable is only AUD977.15 which includes GST.

Delivery in the Sydney area is only AUD16.00.

Email sales@wildcard-innovations.com.au for further details or phone
us on 02 9457 9049 (09:00-17:00 AEST). I would be delighted to then be able to assist
you further.

Best Regards

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

#6 04-03-2009, 07:39 PM

I must admit i did think i may of had the pricing wrong.

Youve made my day, ive been thinking about how to save up for $1500 all day.

$977 is a good price for me!

Just a couple of weeks of saving and il be able to say YEP

Thanks for the info Gary and all.
you'l be hearing from me very soon

Cheers,
Ash

gary · #7 04-03-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyinxz

I must admit i did think i may of had the pricing wrong.

Youve made my day, ive been thinking about how to save up for $1500 all day.

$977 is a good price for me!

Just a couple of weeks of saving and il be able to say YEP

Thanks for the info Gary and all.
you'l be hearing from me very soon

Cheers,
Ash

Thanks Ash,

We would look forward to filling your order when the time comes.

In the meantime, you might like to browse a copy of the User Manual which can
be downloaded from here -
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com....mentation.html

The installation instructions for the encoder kit for the Sky Watcher Dobs,
including your collapsible Flex model, can be downloaded from here for the
Az axis -
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com....s/synta_az.pdf
and here for the Alt axis -
http://www.wildcard-innovations.com..../synta_alt.pdf

Thank you for your support.

Best Regards

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

#8 04-03-2009, 08:14 PM

Thanks Gary

Two thumbs up for customer service!

, i look foward to dealing with you when it comes time to purchase.

Cheers,
Ash

RB (Andrew) · #9 04-03-2009, 08:20 PM

Ash you will not regret buying an Argo Navis, they are the best accessory you can buy for your setup and well worth every penny !

Eventually I hope to put a set of encoders on my daughter's LB as well.

#10 04-03-2009, 09:47 PM

Thanks Andrew, haha yes on Saturday night at PC everyone had one so it looks like a telescopes best friend!

erick (Eric) · #11 04-03-2009, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lyinxz

Just a couple of weeks of saving and il be able to say YEP

Thanks for the info Gary and all.
you'll be hearing from me very soon

Good news!!

Deeno · #12 05-03-2009, 09:02 AM

Yep
A very wise investment

Kevnool (Kev) · #13 05-03-2009, 09:29 PM

Out on the observing field Ash you will be able to run sky tours ( a real crowd pleaser) with the Argo-navis.
I feel a few sleepless nights are coming your way soon.
Cheers Kev.

Starkler (Geoff) · #14 06-03-2009, 12:18 PM

"Price is what you pay, value is what you get"

The argo multiplies the amenity of the dob many times over imo

astroron (Ron) · #15 06-03-2009, 01:56 PM

As an ARGO NAVIS user for a few years, I can tell you that you get more than a Digital Telescope Computer,you get a life time of service with a smile

As you can tell I love my ARGO Navis

CamelOK · #16 09-03-2009, 11:30 AM

I have to agree the Argo Navis is the best accessory I have purchased. I origanally got one for my Meade Lightbridge and then for my Televue Gibralta mount. For the Meade Lightbridge I also made up a Stalk to mount my Argo Navis handset from a paint roller extension pole handle and a paintbrush holder that screws onto the pole, cheap, easy and functional.
I have a few photos, but as I'm new to postings I haven't figure out how to add them, what's the procedure ?

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #17 09-03-2009, 11:38 AM

i have read throught the blurb for this and it sounds great, am i right in saying that you have to move the scope itself, and it just zero's you in on objects? like digital setting circles?

might be a good purchase for my 12" skywatcher dob

vespine · #18 09-03-2009, 12:15 PM

You are correct, by itself, the argo navis is a "push to" system, however, the argo navis is 50% of a "go to" system if paired up with something like stellarcat, which you can also eventually "upgrade" to. So you can buy an argo navis with the knowledge you won't have to get rid of it if you decide to take the next step. I can't get the stellarcat web site up at the moment, not sure if the problem is their or mine.

toryglen-boy (Duncan) · #19 09-03-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vespine

You are correct, by itself, the argo navis is a "push to" system, however, the argo navis is 50% of a "go to" system if paired up with something like stellarcat, which you can also eventually "upgrade" to. So you can buy an argo navis with the knowledge you won't have to get rid of it if you decide to take the next step. I can't get the stellarcat web site up at the moment, not sure if the problem is their or mine.

thanks for that, i have read loads of reviews on it in the past hour, and it looks to be an excellent piece of kit.

I am guessing i might well get one (or at least order it!) in the next week or two

iceman (Mike) · #20 09-03-2009, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamelOK

I have a few photos, but as I'm new to postings I haven't figure out how to add them, what's the procedure ?

Hi and

to IceInSpace!

When replying, click "Go Advanced" and then "Manage Attachments" to upload photos from your computer.

They have to be under 200kb jpeg's.

Cheers