I didn't think that a short tube scope like the 120st would weigh so much? Michael Casey <myqlkc2@...> wrote:Mark, What type of mounting do you want for...
I'm sorry I got a little off track. I am more interested in the optical performance than the mount. What do think about the views as compared to other short...
Most of the weight would be in the mount, as the OTA only weighs about 9 lbs. The 120ST mounted on the AstroView would weigh in at 39 lbs. and if mounted on...
My new Orion catalog has an XT12i in it. Someone tell me I'm dreaming! The vitals: 305mm diameter Primary 1500mm FL f4.9 83lbs Assembled 50lbs OTA OTA length...
... optical performance than the mount. What do think about the views as compared to other short tube scopes including newt's. Mark, To get you back on track....
... Hello, Doug Which Orion catalog do you have? I just received mine the other day and no 12XTI in it. My issue says Summer 2004, It's got a picture of a...
Doug, Don't feel bad. We've ALL been dreaming about an XT12i. We've also been dreaming for a larger apochromat from Orion. Either one of those would be a...
I haven't received a catalog showing it, but from the horses mouth: I spoke to some Orion employees a couple of weeks ago and they told me a 12" Intelliscope...
Hey, he is absolutely not dreaming. I have received my new catalog as well and it is most certainly there. 2 page spread as soon as you open the cover. I have...
Geez....I wished I knew this before I had ordered my XT-10i last week that arrived yesterday. This would probably changed what I ordered. Oh well, from what I...
This would probably changed what I ordered. Oh well, from what I have heard the XT-10i is an awesume sope also. <<<<< I know how you feel. My problem is I just...
... I heard $949 kicked around, but do NOT quote me on that. I don't have the catalogue yet. Luckily, I'm not having buyer's remorse. I've had my XT10...
The catalog no. is 045 Summer 2004.Says "Need More Space?" Clever. Item no. is 9970. Lists for $949. Shipping charges are 5% of $949, which is $47.45 plus $70...
Chuck, Does this price include the Object Locator, or is that still an additional $149? Mike Casey Pasadena CA XT10 ... which is $47.45 plus $70 for product...
When I type "9970" in the search box in the upper right hand corner of the Orion home page, I get "We're sorry, product number 09970 is no longer available."...
Michael Casey <myqlkc2@...> wrote:Chuck, Does this price include the Object Locator, or is that still an additional $149? Mike Casey Pasadena CA XT10 ... ...
The Orion website has been updated to show the 12" Intelliscope. The status though is "Out of stock". For now though, I will be content with my XT10. At 83...
At 83 pounds, the new scope is more than I want to wrestle in and out of my home. Hi Mike, and I agree. But I will give serious thought to the 12i. I had just...
... There might be a solution to the wieght thing! Take a look at the photo on the right-hand side of my website home page. It works for me! Home Depot ...
... and out of my home.<<<<< Hi Andy, The above is misleading. As I do have a cart the problem is packing it up for travel. I purchased a Buick SUV to haul my...
Me too Bill, I was wondering about the setup ease also. Never having seen an IntelliScope in person, I wondered how difficult it would be to balance the big...
This hobby does get very expensive. The accessories does a nice job bleeding the savings account. Fred ... Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - 100MB...
... the ... show ... dark ... Bill, Just tell those fellow astronuts the charge for a peek through my scope is helping me set the monster up. ;>) David...
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