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13123
Bob, Bill told me in 7-10 days it would be ready to ship. I asked if that was business days, he said no, 7-10 days. As I've spent much time reading/posting on...
Bonnie and Tom Andrews
theandrewsgrp
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Mar 1, 2007
8:00 pm
13124
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Discovery-Dob-Users group: To owners of 15 inch or larger Discovery Dobs, from time of order until...
Discovery-Dob-Users@y...
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Mar 18, 2007
2:20 pm
13125
A New Poll to find out average Delivery times for 15inch and larger discovery Dobs Phil...
Phillip Smith
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Mar 18, 2007
2:22 pm
13126
Sorry about the double posting of the poll, tried to correct the order of the choices and it posted the poll as closed. Re posted the poll, the order of the...
Phillip Smith
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Mar 18, 2007
3:11 pm
13127
I too recently bought similar scope. Now, I am also looking to upgrade to DSC or goto. What is the best "after market" DSC / goto system for a DOB with plywood...
spudvay
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Mar 23, 2007
5:25 am
13128
In Order: 1) Argo Navis 2) Sky Commander 3) JMI (or other label on Tangent-made boxes) Stellar Cat, Dob Driver II, and others are tracking/pointing systems...
pensack1
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Mar 23, 2007
3:09 pm
13129
I am frustrated by my dealings with Discovery Telescopes. I ordered an 8" F6 PDHQ from Bill at Discovery last October, and it took about a month to deliver it....
jtpowers1972
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Apr 1, 2007
9:20 am
13130
John, Why not just drill new holes yourself and rotate the tube until everything lines up? A slight change in the altitude of the focuser wouldn't matter if ...
pensack1
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Apr 2, 2007
2:20 am
13131
Hi Don, You're right. I think I will do that. Either that or maybe obtain a new tube from Protostar or something. I'm more upset (by far) about how this seems...
jtpowers1972
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Apr 2, 2007
9:54 am
13132
Hi John, Hated reading your story but I'm sure many of us could relate to at least some of it. The quoted delivery times are of course a standard joke now and...
jsuth97007
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Apr 2, 2007
10:08 pm
13133
Hello all. Just as a refresher I had ordered the 12.5" PDHQ from Discovery on Jan. 29, 2007. I was told it would be ready to ship in 7- 10 days. I found out...
Bonnie and Tom Andrews
theandrewsgrp
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Apr 3, 2007
5:19 pm
13134
Tom, Thanks for the update on your order. I'm glad you got your scope in what sounds like an average leadtime for the 12.5" PDHQ, (mine was 7.5 weeks a couple...
jsuth97007
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Apr 4, 2007
5:57 pm
13135
I'm sure you'll receive your backordered items. I've heard countless complaints about long delivery times and a lack of communication, but I've not once...
Dave Adalian
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Apr 4, 2007
9:05 pm
13136
I want to apologize to bfaatz2001.... Since it seems he was correct in his statement that Terry was leaving Discovery. Both the AstroSystems and SDM...
Tim Milligan
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Apr 5, 2007
1:40 pm
13137
Correction: The scope was received on March 22 which means 7.5 weeks for delivery; everything was a week earlier than I previously posted. I had written it...
Bonnie and Tom Andrews
theandrewsgrp
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Apr 8, 2007
12:26 pm
13138
I want to apologize to bfaatz2001.... Since it seems he was correct in his statement that Terry was leaving Discovery. Both the AstroSystems and SDM...
Tim Milligan
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Apr 8, 2007
5:55 pm
13139
Hi Folks, Haven't been on line in many months but have been happily observing when conditions allow. I would do more observing in the winter if I had some kind...
maureen_frd
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Apr 15, 2007
6:36 pm
13140
see the ad here: http://www.astrobuysell.com/propview.php?view=9846 MV...
eyegasmic
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Apr 19, 2007
6:45 pm
13141
Finally after 13 months customs has my split tube 17.5 inch, perfect timing I just happen to be in the city on business for the next 2 days I will be able to...
Phillip Smith
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May 3, 2007
12:09 am
13142
Recently, for reasons I will explain, I rebuilt the Upper Tube Assembly on my Discovery Truss Dob. Because of a shift in focuser position (and a focuser...
pensack1
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May 3, 2007
2:53 pm
13143
Thanks for the post, Don. Tell me again why you're not working as a consultant to one of the high-end scope builders? -- Dave Read my latest astronomy column!...
Dave Adalian
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May 4, 2007
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13144
1) There's not much profit in making scopes. You have to love doing it to do it at all. 2) I don't consult for free. I have many clients, but they pay me...
pensack1
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May 5, 2007
2:47 pm
13145
... PDHQ, ... I would guess with the PDHQs that the driving considerations for tube size were what sizes of sono tube were available that would accomodate the...
singularity1101
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May 5, 2007
9:04 pm
13146
... Congrats Phil. Keep us posted when you finally get that first light. Mike...
jsuth97007
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May 7, 2007
5:55 pm
13147
Many imagers have increasingly been building Newtonians. A new group has been formed for discussing the parameters involved in the designing, building, and...
bret7237
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May 13, 2007
12:56 am
13148
... <leyrerwa@...> wrote: I received the 20" about three weeks ago and I'm still tweaking it while I wait on clearer skies. I'm really looking forward to this ...
singularity1101
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May 17, 2007
8:12 pm
13149
Finally my 17.5 turned up after 13 months, all I had to do was go and pick it up from the dealer, it arrived right as I was moving 450 kilometres away down...
Phillip Smith
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May 21, 2007
2:16 am
13150
... Sounds frustrating. At least you know it's in your continent and that you have a good mirror. I too have a 17.5 pdhq and enjoy it immensely. Are dark skys...
singularity1101
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May 22, 2007
4:53 pm
13151
Finally the telescope is sitting in the shed assembled, the covers I ordered did not arrive but every thing else is here. I did own a 16 f4.3 & a 10 f/6 solid...
Phillip Smith
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May 28, 2007
3:34 am
13152
Congrats Phil.That must be a huge cannon.I had a 15in Discovery solid tube PDHQ.It was heavy,Post somew pic of it if you can.THANKS BOB To:...
pam hart
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May 28, 2007
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