Sky-Watcher StarGate 450p

[mert]

Hi folks

Been looking for a new dob and after months of looking and hours of browsing I finally decided on the 18" Sky-Watcher, it arrived today, top marks to Martin at FLO for the excellent service. It arrived in 5 boxes, took me a while to build,  I intend to keep it fully built when I move it up North at the weekend. First impressions are good, very sturdy, one person can handle it,  when the 20" arrives that may change. Mirror cover is too flexible so I'll need to look at that, the shroud is ok and the ribs that support it work well.

I'll get a first light report when/if the weather clears.

[John]

Great stuff Mert

An 18" and a 22" - you are definitely "Mr Aperture"

[mert]

I like my faint fuzzies lol

[mert]

Long way to go yet

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Congratulations on that new Dobson. Looking forward to your first-light report

[mert]

Thanks Michael, soon I hope.

[beamer3.6m]

Changing subject but those big dobs in the pictures...

... do you view the object for a few mins... nudge the scope... move the ladder... Over and over again.

I could not be bothered.

[Peter Drew]

Yes, but the views are worth the effort.  

[cuivenion]

I'm too scared of heights.

[niallk]

Congrats on the 18" - look fwd to your first light report I've looked longingly at that scope..

Have a blast,

-Niall

[tjr]

look fwd to your first light report

... and photos please!

[mert]

... and photos please!

I'll get some pics up today. If anyone wants and measurements or pics of certain parts ket me know.

[pete_l]

I'll get a first light report when/if the weather clears.

Well, I suggest you drop it round to me. The forecast's good.