new meade dsi 3 with same chip as sxv9 for $1100

[Rocket Pooch]

http://www.autostarsuite.net/downloads/dsi_iii_faq.htm

[JohnP]

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

[JohnP]

actually I just realized that's only £550...!!!!!!! ouch that's got to hurt Starlight Xpress....

[Ian]

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...

[mickw]

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

[Fay]

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

[Rocket Pooch]

dont care have usa office

[Tony G]

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

[Ian]

how much do you get for laying 10mm of tarmac on a drive in the states?

[Fay]

Put your teeth in Chris


Fay

[Rocket Pooch]

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!

[Ian]

4" = 10mm

So how long is 6"? It would explain the American fixation with large cars and large guns...

[Rick]

Umm... 4" is near enough 102mm or 10cm if you're going for round numbers...

[Ian]

that it certainly true.

however, 10cm is not wot I rote

[Rick]

Dang but that exchange rate's gone crazy!