Is this the new Skywatcher Dob 18 ?

[mert]

Be interesting to see what arrives next. I'm looking for a portable dob myself, the Explore Scientific 16" is half the price.

[niallk]

I went from looking at the ES 16" to considering the SW 450p, Webster D14, Teeter 16", Orion VX16, Sumerian Canopus 16", Lukehurst 16" ... and ended up going for the Obsession 15".

I spent most of last year toying with the idea, researching, waiting for more reviews of the 450p & ES 16" to appear, before taking the plunge just before Xmas.

Dave Kriege was simply excellent to deal with - I had a lot of confidence in the purchase and what I would get for my money; and received a wonderful, lifetime scope delivered to my door in less than 3.5 weeks.

Another good post from 450p owner Agus today on CN re mirror cover marking the primary mirror:

http://www.cloudynights.com/topic/493667-skywatcher-stargate-450p/#entry6700071