AP1200 v ETX70

Hey Dave really cool mount

Where did you get it :

Hi Brian - its an Astro-Physics mount - made in the USA. I was on the notification list for two years - you can't just buy these direct from AP - you have to wait on the list...

You do occasionally see them coming up on Astromart second-hand for not much less than the new price. On rare occasions you can come across a brand new one.

I won't be selling for a while...

I believe that you can get a Paramount ME fairly quickly, if you have $12500.00 plus duty plus VAT to spare. Mountain Instruments are another top-end mount supplier and I don't think they have a wait list either. Takahashi Mounts are also top end but I don't know how available they are. They're not cheap though.

I wish this weather would clear up - I still haven't had the mount out of the house yet. I had the pier set up yesterday but then it all clouded over again

Cheers

Dave McD

Hi Bill - don;t you know that your soup, hospitality and family are priceless? But I guess when it comes to a mount, you just gotta sell, right? :lol:

And for eveyone's information, its called 'Bob'. Kylie was my preference but I was 'told' to call it Bob...

And Jim - not sure what the anglegrinder/welder reference means???

If I ever get a clear sky then anyone who wants to see Bob in action would be more than welcome. Bill - you will be required to come over with Leslie and get the soup on.

Cheers

Dave McD

If I ever get a clear sky then anyone who wants to see Bob in action would be more than welcome.

I dunno Dave... I would have preferred Kylie!

:lol: :lol:

There's plenty of replies to that but probably not on this board... :lol:

Nice one!

Dave McD

Actually, am I right in recalling a pop video involving a scantily clad postress on one of those mechanical bulls? Was it Kylie?

We could strap her to Bob and slew around a bit for the same effect. In fact, if we had a few red torches and lasers pointers, hey presto, disco!

Better be careful about spilling the soup though...