4 NGC galaxies in/around UMa (3 sketched)

But I was thinking a big Mak needs a little Mak finder.

Sounds like you need to take a look here so: www.questarcorporation.com/

He he he, yeah, I forgot about them. I think my big Mak might have a bit of fit-and-finish envy over that....

-- Jeff.

Thanks Jeff - should easily ride on the 140lb capacity 1200, unless you're lashing on over 40lbs of other kit or piggybacking the 16" Meade

16" RCOS price - phew - that's pricey but as ever in this "hobby" you get what you pay for. Like the AP...

If you get TEC/TV quality, that'd be excellent. I'm sure there were rumours of AP opening up a Mak-Cass production run soon... Unless you get in the first five postions, I can see that waitlist being measured in decades :shock:

By the way, looking at the pics of your scope being assembled, I hope they had it chocked when it was on the table! Imagine seeing *that* roll off...

Let us know when you are expecting it and especially what the first light is like.

One final question - does this mean you'll be selling the 16" OTA?

Cheers
Dave

Dave --

I talked to Roland a bit, and while he wasn't giving much up, I think his offering is going to be in the 10" to 12" range.

Yes, the Meade 16" OTA will be up for sale once the new Mak's up and running.

-- Jeff.

Jeff that is probably the nicest amature setup's i've seen well done and congrats may it bring you a life time of light