But then again you guys in Ca make the really big bucks :)

And if you need any help feeding parts, I'll pull a few night shifts if it will get my name any further up the list :)))) Dean

Hi Dennis, I thought you pilot types were pretty annal about swithces and stuff :)))) Dean

Maybe I'll be able to find a nice late model 900 if anyone is upgrading,,,,hint hint hint :)) Dean

Hi Bob, I am at about the same place you are, Oct 2003 and I doubt I will make the next run but who knows? Fingers crossed. Dean

I am also curious as to what date they have gone back to. I got on the 900 list in Oct 03 and have not got a notice yet, at least I hope it did not get filtered. Does anyone have any idea how far back

Got my answer. Looks like they are up to March '03.

I have been on the list since 10/03 and went ahead and bought a new MI-250 this past spring. It is a very nice mount, and the price is almost affordable :) When my name comes up, it will be a tough de

Bob, Check out the Hardigg Storm case iM2750. It is a bit deeper and more square than the Pelican 1650 or 1620. It would take 2 of course. Dean http://www.cases4less.com/detail_storm_2750.html

I just got my notice today that I can send in a deposit. Been on the list since 10/1/2003 and could have the mount in springtime. Bad news is that I bought a MI-250 this past July and am just now gett

Hehehe :)))

Hi Rick, I do like the MI mount and it has very little, and smooth PE. But I am having some problems getting the STV to guide out the RA error which is giving me out of round stars. I am sure it is me

I am sure you might possibly be able to find someone else to take it down and show it off for you :)

That does not look like enough mount for that big scope. Please sell me the 900 and you can get on the 1200 list :) Enjoy the birthday present.

I wonder how stiff those cables get :)

For a moment there I thought that was Herb replying :)

And I remember when all the 'old timers' said we didn't need no stinking goto either :)))))

Date and time is important for those systems that don't have an internal battery such as the Meade. On my Gemini I only use a gps with a drastic location change, and/or my time gets way off for some r

So you guys really do make telescopes, and I thought it was just a rumor :))))) Unless that is a sample that Roland just keeps around to take apart and play with.

Did you clean off Johns finger prints before you shipped it?? :))))