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anyone got big plans for big scopes this year?

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15 years 8 months ago #77216 by dave_lillis
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dmcdona wrote:

michaeloconnell wrote:

I'm just finishing off my new telescope right now....
Michael....


You didn't mention that its destined for the dark-side of the moon... Booked your slot with NASA yet?


and you thought that getting that new dome of yours across the Irish sea was hard, try getting it on the moon. :silly:

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15 years 8 months ago #77219 by Calibos
dmcdona wrote:

RCOS are just testing out my new rig:

www.rcopticalsystems.com/telescopes/20military.html


Irish Import permit subject to Irish Military compulsory requisition order in times of war :D
You'll have to share it with Oglaigh na h-Eireann :D The tracking mount would be lightyears ahead of anything they have. :laugh:

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15 years 2 months ago #80638 by dave_lillis
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oh dear god !
www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=643481
anyone who gets this and needs help setting it, just give me a call. :woohoo:
10K, thats great value for a scope that size! my lottery investment fund continues.!

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but what a way to go. :)
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15 years 2 months ago #80639 by Calibos
Wheres the drool smilie when you want it. :D

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Ethos 3.7sx,6,8,10,13,17,21mm
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15 years 2 months ago #80640 by dave_lillis
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sums it up really.

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14 years 2 months ago - 14 years 2 months ago #85898 by dave_lillis
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well, astromart has struck again, anyone want a 30" f3.3 scope??
www.astromart.com/classifieds/details.asp?classified_id=696556
would you remortgage your house for it?, possibly if times were better.

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Chairman. Shannonside Astronomy Club (Limerick)

Carrying around my 20" obsession is going to kill me,
but what a way to go. :)
+ 12"LX200, MK67, Meade2045, 4"refractor
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