gdakin
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Reged: 11/14/06
Posts: 58
Loc: Canada
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After way to much consideration, deliberation, addition, mutliplication, processation and elimination, I finally broke the bank and ordered a 6SE with a powertank. Should be picking it up tonight.
I Just want to thank everyone for their help, and patience, through the decision making process and for the wonderful community here on these forums.
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8" SkyWatcher Dob
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
80mm Skywatcher ST on AZ3 mount
15 x 70 Barska binos
20 x 80 Barska binos
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Protheus
Vaguely offended
Reged: 09/01/07
Posts: 4664
Loc: Illinois, US
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Good luck with it. 
Chris
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"To tread the sharp edge of a sword;
to run on smooth-frozen ice,
one needs no footsteps to follow..."
"Well, people sometimes ask me 'how did you get involved in astronomy?' I said 'I got born, what's your problem?'" -- John Dobson
"In discussing the large-scale structure of the cosmos, astronomers sometimes say that space is curved, or that the universe is finite but unbounded. Whatever are they talking about?" -- Carl Sagan
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THEPLOUGH
Nailed Again
Reged: 01/11/08
Posts: 3990
Loc: Carlisle, Cumbria, ENGLAND
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You will love it.... 
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Geoff...
Nexstar 8SE -- 9X50 RACI Finder scope... 6.3 F/R.-- 13 & 17mm Hyperion EPs.. 25mm Celestron E- Lux EP.. 2X Celestron X-Cel Barlow----- Celestron solar filter + A few bits and pieces..
Never give up on any one..... MIRACLES happen every day....
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kaaikop
sage
Reged: 07/13/08
Posts: 468
Loc: Ste-Therese, Canada
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Woo Hoo!!! Congratulations!
but most of all: CLEAR SKIES!!!
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Benoit, RASC Montreal
-C 9.25XLT on EQ6 Pro / ED80SF on Portamount
-Plossls, Radians, Naglers, LVW's & Orthos.
-a pair of 7x50's
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xfile101
professor emeritus
Reged: 12/08/07
Posts: 739
Loc: Ocean Gate, NJ
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Sounds like you paid attention but if you need an explanation drop us here at CN an invitation and we'll see if we can give you some vision into what your question may be. I am looking forward to your celebration but when you first view Jupiter keep the commotion down lest your next action may be an vacation to the local police headquarters.
Sorry, couldn't help myself. In all seriousness, Good Luck and have fun
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Orion XT8I
Celestron 114EQ Firstscope
Meade 70mm
Astroscan
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Dylan Gladstone
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 08/05/07
Posts: 955
Loc: Connecticut, USA
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xfile101 that fits right in with the soundtrack that's stuck in my brain! I've been listening to Rage Against the Machine during my commute. 
And congratulations gdakin! That scope (or the 8" version) has been on my wish list for a while now. And may the New Scope Curse fail to catch sight of the new package. (Sneak it into the house under a blanket and you might keep the clouds away...)
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Orion SkyView Pro 127mm Maksutov
Edited by Dylan Gladstone (08/14/08 01:42 PM)
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steveeb
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Reged: 05/06/08
Posts: 210
Loc: Murrieta, CA
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I'm sure it's a relief to finally make that decision. Now that you're an expert decision maker, how about helping me decide on a mount
Here's hoping for clear skies tonight!
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Steve
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Mike B
Starstruck
Reged: 04/06/05
Posts: 4464
Loc: shake, rattle, & roll, CA
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Awrightttt! New gear!  Congrats!
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Just for giggles- Next time when the money comes out the ATM, scream "I Won!, I Won!"
* * 15" F4.55 Starsplitter Dob * *
 Pacheco State Park
 Fremont Peak
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Treehopper
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Reged: 07/29/08
Posts: 215
Loc: Upstate NY
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Great choice, and congratulations! I hear many good things about the Celestrons, and very nearly went with one myself just recently. Best of luck, clear skies, and looking forward to your first light report!
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Tim
Third oak on the right, and straight on 'til morning.
Meade ETX-125PE (NGC7000 Edition)
When I consider thy heavens, the work of thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which thou hast ordained;
What is man, that thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that thou visitest him?
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Skip
scholastic sledgehammer
Reged: 01/23/08
Posts: 820
Loc: Austin, Texas, USA
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Wow, Gdakin! THAT was a very wise purchase! I AM a bit biased - see my sig line. Enjoy that scope - you will love it! 
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Skip
Celestron NexStar 6SE (Small Caliber)
Orion SkyQuest XT10i Intelliscope (Howitzer)
2 25mm Plossls; 24mm & 13mm Hyperions; 10mm Plossl; 6mm BO/TMB; 2X Barlow
Telrad + 4" Riser
7Ah PowerTank
Starbound Observing Chair
“It’s impossible to make things foolproof because fools are so ingenious.” (Unknown)
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gdakin
member
Reged: 11/14/06
Posts: 58
Loc: Canada
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Thanks everyone, We will be tak'in the 6SE for its first light in Northern Alberta, Peace River country, for its first light. Plus the forecast is for 30+ (celsius) and sunny. Looking good so far, but we will have to compete with a full moon. Either way, it will be fun familiarizing with the new gadget in the family...
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8" SkyWatcher Dob
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
80mm Skywatcher ST on AZ3 mount
15 x 70 Barska binos
20 x 80 Barska binos
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smasraum
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Reged: 01/13/08
Posts: 492
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Quote:
Thanks everyone, We will be tak'in the 6SE for its first light in Northern Alberta, Peace River country
Wow, that sounds secluded. I suspect not much light pollution. I'm envious.
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Steve
Houston (Friendswood), TX
 Space Center Houston
8" Zhumell Dob - Woo Hoo!!
Celestron C102 f/5 - Thanks Tim!
21mm, 13mm Hyperion
2.5x TV Powermate
Canon Rebel XT
Nikon 7x35
Bushnell 10x50
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WildBill
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Reged: 07/07/08
Posts: 273
Loc: Batesville Ar USA
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hey gdakin congrats and as everyone said keep us posted (the 6se or 8se is on my wish list for future purchase)hope you have better luck than I My new scope is not even here yet and its clouded up and will be for days.Oh Well the new scope will make a nice addition to the livingroom
Clear Skies
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Edge Of The Ozarks Arkansas
Meade 70AZ-A 70mm
Celestron NexStar 114SLT
Kodak Z710 Digital
Canon T50 35mm
+35.82/-091.57
WildBill
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Jim Haley
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Reged: 07/04/07
Posts: 287
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Full moon is the best night to try out a new scope. That extra bit of light makes things much easier.
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Jim Haley
12.5" f6 Starsplitter Dob
Orion 8" XTi (with computerized object locator)
Orion 114EQ reflector
80mm f6 refractor
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gdakin
member
Reged: 11/14/06
Posts: 58
Loc: Canada
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Quote:
Full moon is the best night to try out a new scope. That extra bit of light makes things much easier.
lol - that is true...
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8" SkyWatcher Dob
Celestron Nexstar 6SE
80mm Skywatcher ST on AZ3 mount
15 x 70 Barska binos
20 x 80 Barska binos
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