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Post by Colin A on Jul 26, 2013 14:27:19 GMT
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Post by j1mmy on Jul 26, 2013 16:34:16 GMT
Hi Colin Orion are a very good make sound's like a good deal am sure Stevie got one of those.
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Post by stevie on Jul 26, 2013 17:43:50 GMT
Hi Colin
The one I have is from Orion in the USA.
Orion Optics is a UK company with a very good reputation. Derrick has one of these, although I think it is the 12".
Excellent scope, and great value for that price. The mount alone is sold for £240 on the Orion Optics website.
I would take his arm off for it if it is in good shape.
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Post by Colin A on Jul 26, 2013 18:39:23 GMT
Thanks guys. Going to have a look at it tomorrow hopefully.
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Post by Simon on Jul 28, 2013 9:33:24 GMT
Orion Optics UK have the highest standard of optics in Europe and is in the top tier of the world. If the condition is excellent - as this person says - then you are getting a world class scope. I own a 10" net and it is has given me some of the best views I've ever seen.
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Post by Colin A on Jul 29, 2013 11:11:40 GMT
Thanks Simon. Going to have a look at it tonight. I was after a goto but don't have the funds at the minute and thought this would be a good scope to have for the next few years.
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Post by jasonf1 on Jul 29, 2013 20:03:17 GMT
Hope you got it ok Colin, Stevie pointed me in the direction of a 10 inch skywatcher dob and I got it on Saturday. Very pleased with it so hope you've had luck getting a new toy too.
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Post by Colin A on Jul 30, 2013 7:30:04 GMT
Hi Jason. Good luck with your purchase. I got the Orion dob last night. I'm well pleased with it. Comes with a good base and a recently fitted 2 inch Orion focuser. Now just have to wait on a decent night to get out with it!
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Post by Colin A on Jul 30, 2013 7:46:17 GMT
Heres a couple of quick pictures:-
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Post by Simon on Jul 30, 2013 9:53:09 GMT
That's the model I was hoping it would be. You'll have to let me have a go on this. You're very lucky to get this at such a low price.
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Post by Colin A on Jul 30, 2013 13:19:44 GMT
Thanks Simon and you're more than welcome to have a go. I'm well pleased with it, just need to get the funds back up again and get some decent 2" eyepieces.
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Post by j1mmy on Jul 30, 2013 15:39:38 GMT
Great looking toy Colin all we need is clear sky's!!!
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Post by stevie on Jul 30, 2013 16:35:50 GMT
Well done Colin.
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Post by jonathan on Jul 30, 2013 20:56:12 GMT
Health to enjoy your new scope Colin and not forgetting clear skies .
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Post by Colin A on Jul 31, 2013 14:36:49 GMT
Thanks guys! I'm into car detailing too so gave the outside of the tube a quick polish with Poor Boys Black Hole. I thought it was appropriate! lol. Took her out last night and had a quick look at Deneb and Vega but it really wasn't dark enough but couldn't resist!
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