16" truss dob on ebay....

[estwing]

worth a punt?....http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meade-Lightbridge-16-Inch-Dobsonian-Reflecting-Telescope-and-Accessories-/142030146255?hash=item2111a80acf:g:HmsAAOSwnNBXZpSk

[brantuk]

I've been watching that one since last night - 6 days still to go - I think it will go up a bit by then. Shame it's not a buy it now price for £310 - I'd snap it up just for the mirror alone.

Edited June 20, 2016 by brantuk

[Stu]

Yes, I saw that one too. Tempting if it stays low enough....

What are Meade mirrors like?

[estwing]

sorry guys me and my big mouth.......the pyrex one in my old starfinder was good....

[John]

4 minutes ago, Stu said:

Yes, I saw that one too. Tempting if it stays low enough....

What are Meade mirrors like?

I believe variable from OK to quite good. I've read reports of one or two dogs though but I guess you get those with any mass produced product of this type. My LB 12" was in the "OK" category.

Meade use GSO to make the Lightbridges. They had issues with coatings on the ones dating a few years back but the more recent ones have addressed this I believe.

 

Edited June 20, 2016 by John

[Paul73]

Recoating isn't that pricy if you get a good price on the scope.

I'm watching with no intention of buying. Just interested about the price.

Paul

[Obsession 30]

Must admit I spotted it as well last night, looks like the mirror needs recoating any ruff ideas what that would cost

[Gazabone]

Hmmmm, having vague thoughts of evicting the car from the garage lol. 

[Astrobits]

1 hour ago, Obsession 30 said:

Must admit I spotted it as well last night, looks like the mirror needs recoating any ruff ideas what that would cost

Image optics have a price list. Looks to be about £300 for the mirror and flat.  A 16" mirror is £175-198 depending on thickness, flat about £50 all + VAT. Plus the cost of getting it there.

Nigel

[Obsession 30]

 

3 minutes ago, Astrobits said:

Image optics have a price list. Looks to be about £300 for the mirror and flat.  A 16" mirror is £175-198 depending on thickness, flat about £50 all + VAT. Plus the cost of getting it there.

Nigel

Thanks for that, not as much as I thought

[John]

Will any carriers insure glass / optics in transit or would it be a matter of "fingers crossed" ?

Probably better to be your own courier ?

Edited June 20, 2016 by John

[mdstuart]

Hope it goes to a good home.

Perhaps I could make a binocular scope by pairing it with my Dob.

Mark