Skywatcher 12 inch Reflector

[geoff_k]

Haven't seen any news as to the price of this or when it is likely to be available?

Lots of dealers have it on their websites as price TBA and it's been like that for a while.

[geppetto]

Do you meen this one Geoff?

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=swskyliner300p

[Greg]

Steve (Flo) Brought one to the starparty in Wales...

It's in my garage at the mo waiting collection... 8)

[stargazer1980]

i think you might find he means this one

http://www.firstlightoptics.com/proddetail.php?prod=sw300peq6pro

[geoff_k]

Stargazer1980 is correct.

I speak of Newtonians not Dobsonians. I guess there won't be much difference in the OTA.

Spoke to Steve at FLO about this a few months back, but I guess info about it is still not forthcoming. On the Optical Vision website but not Skywatchers.

However, to digress slightly, this looks interesting: http://www.sky-watcher.net/swtinc/product.php?id=123&class1=1&class2=101

[blinky]

Just wondering, but you already have a 12" Orion Optics newt. Why would you be wanting a skywatcher? I was under the understanding that Orion Optics wa a better 'scope?

[geoff_k]

Blinky

Last time I looked I had a 10 inch Newt hence my interest in a 12 inch version.

Without sounding too much like a line from a 'Carry-on' film, I have always hankered after 12 inches

The Europa does have excellent optics, but on problem is that the focuser hole is only big enough to accept a 1.25 inch focuser. I would very much like to fit a Crayford but this would mean drilling a bigger hole in a very thin aluminium tube or going to the expense of sending it all back to OO.

Sadly, hindsight is a wonderful thing and I wish I had known more when I originally bought the scope. I didn't expect to get into imaging in the way I have and focusing becomes much more important for that.

[blinky]

That will be my maths letting me down again

[geppetto]

Will that 12" be OK on an HEQ5?

[Greg]

12" on Heq5.....Ooff!...

I don't think the counter weight bar is long enough....

I'm getting a bit machined for mine and thats a 10" Meade SN 10

[Chris Graham]

wonder if that would fit in my obs ?

looks good

[geoff_k]

Don't think it would go on a HEQ5 at least for imaging. Might just about manage for visual if you don't mind getting dizzy from time to time.

All academic until we see one.

[geppetto]

Don't think it would go on a HEQ5

Just wondered Geoff cause I see you have an HEQ5...

Presume your thinking of getting one complete with HEQ6

[George]

Will that 12" be OK on an HEQ5?

Think that would be pushing the envelope

[FLO]

Regret still no news on either ETA or price

[geoff_k]

Geppetto

If (and it's a big if) I don't decide to upgrade my Europa I would want to look at the 12 inch Skywatcher as an alernative which would mean an EQ6 mount for sure. There are of course other options to consider.

Would like to know what the price would be and even see one if I get the chance. It will be a big beast, but the question is - how big in relation to what I have already?

Geoff

[geoff_k]

Steve

Thanks for the info. By the way, any news on my trial Baader Skysurfer?

As I first saw mention of the new reflector in February, it's a shame it's so long between the announcement and the appearance.

Geoff

[Astronut]

Steve (Flo) Brought one to the starparty in Wales...

It's in my garage at the mo waiting collection... 8)

...and I'm sat behind my front door awaiting delivery :D

It'll be worth the wait, I'm sure

[Whippy]

...and I'm sat behind my front door awaiting delivery

You might want to move down the hall a bit. It certainly won't get through the letterbox!!

[Greg]

With the amount of stock Steve is carrying he asked if he could keep the scope in my garage as it's secure and huge..Till Telescope House could collect it..

Which should be this week....If not then I will use it as a new grain silo..