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Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Rocket Pooch on Oct 02, 2007, 22:54:03

Title: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Oct 02, 2007, 22:54:03
http://www.autostarsuite.net/downloads/dsi_iii_faq.htm
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: JohnP on Oct 03, 2007, 17:34:14
oh err... - now that's as good as the Chinese prices - QHY - RU going to get one when you are out in the states....?

John
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: JohnP on Oct 03, 2007, 17:37:59
actually I just realized that's only £550...!!!!!!! ouch that's got to hurt Starlight Xpress....
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Ian on Oct 03, 2007, 18:01:54
well it would if they don't apply the usual $1=£1 + a bit exchange rate...

Interestingly though, it's still not going to be peltier cooled and suffers from some amp glow. This might help SX, Atik and so on...
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: mickw on Oct 03, 2007, 19:11:46
Although I haven't seen any mention of DSI 3  on Meade website, only on Autostsar, they do sell a clip on fan for DSI 2, looks just like a PC fan to me and reduces temp by 9 F, if that would actually make a difference, looks like a cheap, easy build.
Also at those kind of savings, perhaps a cheap shopping trip to NY would be in order  ;)
Mick
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Fay on Oct 03, 2007, 19:42:10
Practical Astronomer Sept. Issue. did not rate the DSI II as high as the Luna. Being that they are not cooled being the biggest problem.
I am assuming it is the same but with a larger chip.


Fay
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Oct 04, 2007, 07:11:21
dont care have usa office :-)
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Tony G on Oct 04, 2007, 08:09:33
Is that usa office a 4 berth office with small combination toilet and shower or a 2 berth with large toilet and separate shower? :)

Tony G
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Ian on Oct 04, 2007, 10:20:15
how much do you get for laying 10mm of tarmac on a drive in the states?
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Fay on Oct 04, 2007, 10:28:33
Put your teeth in Chris


Fay
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Oct 04, 2007, 10:38:17
I will raise above it all!

Actually the price is $1,299 advanced orders being taken with selivery in November, thats $650 + tax for a good deep sky camera.

Not bad.

And for you info Tony the office in West Palm Beach Florida is very nice, we even have a private gym there!

Lastly its the USA it would be 4 inches of tarmack not 10mm!




Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Ian on Oct 04, 2007, 10:48:28
4" = 10mm

So how long is 6"? It would explain the American fixation with large cars and large guns...
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Rick on Oct 04, 2007, 11:42:13
Umm... 4" is near enough 102mm or 10cm if you're going for round numbers... ;)
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Ian on Oct 04, 2007, 11:53:23
that it certainly true.

however, 10cm is not wot I rote :)
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Rick on Oct 04, 2007, 13:17:51
Dang but that exchange rate's gone crazy! ;)
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: Rocket Pooch on Oct 04, 2007, 13:27:56
who what where and when?
Title: Re: new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100
Post by: JohnP on Oct 04, 2007, 13:29:20
looks like threads off on a tangent again.. confused me as well....!!!
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