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Astronomics
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Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech.
#2934812 - 02/18/09 10:29 AM

The phrase "good things come to those who wait" could never have a more perfect meaning. I thought lowering the price of the scope to $2495 was good, then $1995 came along, now we have an even more incredible price....$1395. That is not a typo...$1395. For $1395 you get the Astro-Tech 8" RC with f/8 Quartz optics, Dielectric Coatings, Carbon Fiber tube, 2" crayford focuser and Losmandy compatible D style dovetail.

I know it has taken longer then expected, but a price drop of $1600 makes it well worth the wait.

Mike

www.astronomics.com

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oldsalt
Astro Philosopher

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[Re: Astronomics]
#2934825 - 02/18/09 10:35 AM

$1395

, that is amazing Mike, you are making this hobby truly affordable.

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Talstarone
Lunar Man

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[Re: oldsalt]
#2934956 - 02/18/09 11:45 AM

Theres NO Other Way To Say It: Mike You The MAN!!!

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islandsteve11
Carpal Tunnel

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[Re: Talstarone]
#2935167 - 02/18/09 01:52 PM

What Todd said.

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Craig
Vendor (Stark Labs)

Reged: 09/16/03

Loc: Irvine, CA

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[Re: islandsteve11]
#2935184 - 02/18/09 01:57 PM

Ummmm... YOW! (The website still reads the $1995, FWIW). Trying to think of any reason not to pull the trigger on this and coming up empty...

Craig

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Astronomics
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[Re: Craig]
#2935284 - 02/18/09 02:39 PM

I can't think of any reason why anybody shouldn't pull the trigger. The 6" is the price of a premium eyepiece and the 8" is well less then half the price it was last year at NEAF. I can't wait to get final pricing on the 16.

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dtsmith
scholastic sledgehammer

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Loc: Lafayette, IN

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[Re: Astronomics]
#2935404 - 02/18/09 03:35 PM

Mike, this raises a question - and please feel free to tell me this is none of my business if it's the most appropriate answer- but what gives? You announce a product at a price point that is drastically lower than anything else on the market, then during the course of the next few months, the price drops faster than consumer confidence in the current economy. Since I know nothing of the business side of astronomy, the size of the price drop seems curious, almost to the point of raising a red flag. What has changed?

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MikeCatfin
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Loc: NJ, USA

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[Re: dtsmith]
#2935435 - 02/18/09 03:44 PM

Hey Mike, will these be available at NEAF?

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sctchun
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[Re: MikeCatfin]
#2935458 - 02/18/09 03:55 PM

That is totally cool, but I'm waiting to see what the 10" specs and pricing will be. You're really making this hard.

Steven

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Astronomics
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[Re: dtsmith]
#2935599 - 02/18/09 04:56 PM

What has changed is the method of production and economy of scale. We were shocked by the prices as well. The goal is to get an RC in SCT territory price wise and we are getting closer and closer. I am all in favor of taking the time to get the price the hobby would like to see.

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Astronomics
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[Re: MikeCatfin]
#2935607 - 02/18/09 04:59 PM

We will have some at NEAF. How many is the question. We will have so much stuff for display I don't know how much we will have with us.

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oldsalt
Astro Philosopher

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Re: Yet another 8" RC price drop from Astro-Tech. new

[Re: Astronomics]
#2935612 - 02/18/09 05:01 PM

Mike, if need be maybe we can set up an ordering station at NEAF if stock there sell out.

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Astronomics
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[Re: sctchun]
#2935613 - 02/18/09 05:02 PM

f/8, Carbon Fiber, Quartz, $2795. The 10" and larger will be higher then the 6 and 8 for sure. The numbers are too low in the larger size to get really good price breaks. However, you are still at least $3K less then the next 10" RC.

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Craig
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[Re: Astronomics]
#2935618 - 02/18/09 05:05 PM

Mike -- if I order now on the site, will the $1995 price be swapped out before actually going through?

Craig

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Astronomics
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[Re: Craig]
#2935714 - 02/18/09 05:41 PM

Yep.

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Emanuele
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[Re: Astronomics]
#2935846 - 02/18/09 06:43 PM

Mike, if I come at NEAF can you please keep one aside for me?

plllllllleeeeease?

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Astronomics
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[Re: Emanuele]
#2935946 - 02/18/09 07:33 PM

No problem. If you want me to hold one I can.

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oldsalt
Astro Philosopher

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[Re: Emanuele]
#2935961 - 02/18/09 07:41 PM

Emanuele, let us know for sure if you are coming closer to the NEAF date. I'm sure we can do something for you if you are coming.

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Emanuele
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[Re: oldsalt]
#2935984 - 02/18/09 07:49 PM

Mike and Jim, yes, I will be coming for sure and attend NEAC as well!

I will submit my reservation this weekend!

Wooo WOOO!!! Thank you!!

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tboss70
Carpal Tunnel

Reged: 11/25/05

Loc: Missouri

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[Re: Emanuele]
#2936012 - 02/18/09 08:07 PM

1395 is a good price.

Edited by tboss70 (02/18/09 08:19 PM)

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Strgazr27

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[Re: tboss70]
#2936224 - 02/18/09 10:00 PM

NEAF is going to be a BLAST !

1 for me Mike

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EricCCD
Carpal Tunnel

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[Re: Astronomics]
#2936321 - 02/18/09 11:02 PM

Quote:

f/8, Carbon Fiber, Quartz, $2795. The 10" and larger will be higher then the 6 and 8 for sure. The numbers are too low in the larger size to get really good price breaks. However, you are still at least $3K less then the next 10" RC.

$2795?

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Astronomics
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[Re: EricCCD]
#2936501 - 02/19/09 01:14 AM

Yep, the 10 is $2795 and the 12 is $4495.

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jshalpha
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Reged: 04/30/05

Loc: SF Bay Area

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[Re: Astronomics]
#2936539 - 02/19/09 02:06 AM

Any planned date for the availability of the x0.75 reducer?

Jim S.

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SilentLight
super member

Reged: 11/29/08

Loc: Los Angeles, CA

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[Re: jshalpha]
#2936571 - 02/19/09 02:51 AM

Mike,

Your site says AT 8" RC is on pre-order. When will it ship?

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Gary BEAL
Pooh-Bah

Reged: 05/10/03

Loc: New Zealand

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[Re: SilentLight]
#2936579 - 02/19/09 03:00 AM

Any idea of tube OD please, what size rings will be required.
Gary

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Astronomics
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[Re: jshalpha]
#2936793 - 02/19/09 08:23 AM

They should be ready with the scopes. I am trying to get final pricing today.

Mike

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Astronomics
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[Re: SilentLight]
#2936794 - 02/19/09 08:24 AM

In the next 30 days.

Mike

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SGT500
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[Re: Astronomics]
#2938806 - 02/20/09 08:08 AM

Mike
Please hold one for me too at NEAF
Ill send you a Pm with my name and any other info you will need.
Thanks

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Emanuele
Lord of the Ring

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[Re: SGT500]
#2939251 - 02/20/09 12:05 PM

MIke:
what's the image circle on the 8"?

I have an M25C!

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Astronomics
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[Re: Emanuele]
#2940799 - 02/21/09 09:19 AM

I believe it is right at 42mm, but I may be incorrect.

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jtaylor996
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[Re: Astronomics]
#2941733 - 02/21/09 06:20 PM

Hey, I noticed the pic of the case on the AT8RC has disappeared from the page on astronomics. Does it not come with a case any more?

-Judd

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Astronomics
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[Re: jtaylor996]
#2942214 - 02/22/09 12:59 AM

When the price went to $1395, the case went away.

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jshalpha
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[Re: Gary BEAL]
#2947153 - 02/24/09 02:46 PM

Also, what is the thickness of the spider vanes and how do they compare to the Vixen VC200L?

Jim S.

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AlexN
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[Re: jshalpha]
#2950291 - 02/26/09 04:41 AM

They are a lot finer than the VC200L... I look forward to seeing a lot of real world tests to determine how this goes VS a VC200L..

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jshalpha
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[Re: AlexN]
#2951039 - 02/26/09 01:46 PM

Thanks Alex. When I measured the vanes from published photographs of the tubes I get about 5mm to 6mm for the Vixen and about half that for the AT8RC. Your information confirms my crude measurements.

Jim S.

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Chas
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[Re: tboss70]
#2973406 - 03/09/09 10:51 AM

Hi Micheal

Are there any independent reviews of this product yet? To my knowledge I have not seen one yet, and I know of 4 people including my self that are considering this scope but are waiting for a review. If there has been one could you point me to it and I will surely past it on to my friends who are interest too.

All the best

Cheers

Chas

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astronorick
newbie

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[Re: Astronomics]
#2977288 - 03/11/09 08:47 AM

Mike -
A few quick questions -
When will the larger versions be available (16") ?
As a large chip user - Is the corrector/flattener available now ?

Thanks !

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SGT500
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[Re: astronorick]
#2979806 - 03/12/09 02:43 PM

Quote:

Mike -
A few quick questions -
When will the larger versions be available (16") ?
As a large chip user - Is the corrector/flattener available now ?

Thanks !

Id like to know when the Corrector/flattener will be available also.
Thanks

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Astronomics
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[Re: Chas]
#2980000 - 03/12/09 04:48 PM

Look for reviews in the coming months from various mags.

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Astronomics
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[Re: Astronomics]
#2980001 - 03/12/09 04:50 PM

The plan is the 10, 12 and 16 will be at NEAF. I hope they will be production ready end of May/mid June.

The corrector/flattener is finished for the 8, the 6 and 10 are being finished and the rest should be ready with the scopes.

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SGT500
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[Re: Astronomics]
#2980008 - 03/12/09 04:58 PM

Thanks Mike sounds good. Cant wait till Neaf!

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Kolenka
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[Re: SGT500]
#3008508 - 03/27/09 06:20 PM

When will the reducer/corrector for the 8" RC be available for order?

I'd be very interested in picking one of these up, but as the reducer would also be a corrector, I'd rather have both the scope and R/C on the same order.

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Doug6952
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[Re: Kolenka]
#3008686 - 03/27/09 08:01 PM

What will the cost of the reducer/correctors be?

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Astronomics
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[Re: Doug6952]
#3008803 - 03/27/09 09:11 PM

I hope it will be available soon. The "plan" is to be available with the scope. I don't have a price, but I suspect sub $200 hopefully sub $150.

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SGT500
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[Re: Astronomics]
#3009031 - 03/27/09 11:30 PM

Is there official pricing on the 10" yet? i Have seen 2795. Is the price anticipated to drop as it did with the 6 and the 8". Will the 10" be available at neaf?

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Astronomics
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[Re: SGT500]
#3009404 - 03/28/09 08:47 AM

The 10" is still going to be $2795. There will not be multiple pieces at NEAF. We hope to have stock Juneish.

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rumples riot
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[Re: Astronomics]
#3025100 - 04/05/09 06:59 AM

Michael,

can you point me to the link on your website where the corrector/flattener can be purchased? I am taking delivery of the GSO version of this scope and think I will need that piece of equipment.

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