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by rlow
Mon Dec 18, 2023 3:29 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Darker places in Singapore?
Replies: 11
Views: 45241

Re: Darker places in Singapore?

I have previously camped overnight at St John and Semakau Islands. These islands are very close to the main land. Hence the night sky will get a huge light dome covering about half the sky from East to North to West and almost up to the zenith. Facing southern sky is OK if you don't encounter any sh...
by rlow
Fri Nov 10, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Ioptron ZEQ25 mount (available)
Replies: 2
Views: 7775

Re: WTS: Ioptron ZEQ25 mount (available)

My friend says ithis mount is available for sale again.
by rlow
Thu Oct 26, 2023 2:39 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Baader 1.25-inch T2 90-degree Prism Diagonal [SOLD]
Replies: 0
Views: 13439

WTS: Baader 1.25-inch T2 90-degree Prism Diagonal [SOLD]

WTS: Baader 1.25-inch T2 90-degree prism diagonal, Comes with 1.25" T2 nosepiece (threaded for 1.25" filter) and 1.25" eyepiece holder (3 nos. lockscrews on non-marring brass compression strip) and integrated rotating helical focuser. T2 diagonal has modular design with T2 threads on ...
by rlow
Sat Oct 21, 2023 5:19 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Powermate & Barlow [SOLD]
Replies: 1
Views: 2871

WTS: Powermate & Barlow [SOLD]

WTS: Powermate & Barlow

1. Televue 2-inch Powermate 4x
2. Antares 2-inch Barlow 1.6x

Both in excellent condition, both unused in dry cabinet

Going... Gone. [both SOLD]

Please WhatsApp or PM any query

Thank you for reading
by rlow
Sat Oct 21, 2023 4:36 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Solar Herschel Wedge by Lacerta, 1.25" & T2 threaded
Replies: 0
Views: 12685

WTS: Solar Herschel Wedge by Lacerta, 1.25" & T2 threaded

WTS: Solar Herschel Wedge by Lacerta, 1.25" & T2 threaded This 1.25 inch version is intended to use in place of diagonal ONLY in 5 inch or smaller achromat or apo. Safety Note: 1. NOT to use in Petzval, Extender-Q or other refractors with any rear lens directly before diagonal. 2. NEVER ins...
by rlow
Mon Oct 16, 2023 10:21 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: William Optics 2-inch 90-degree Erecting Prism Diagonal
Replies: 0
Views: 10347

WTS: William Optics 2-inch 90-degree Erecting Prism Diagonal

WTS: William Optics 2-inch 90-degree Erecting Prism Diagonal Not 45 degrees. 90 degrees 2 inch RACI diagonals providing correct image are not common and expensive. Fully-multi-coated BaK4 prism precision-made for astronomical and terrestial use. No longer in W.O. production I happen to have one piec...
by rlow
Mon Oct 16, 2023 5:28 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: 85mm f/6 ED Doublet OTA
Replies: 0
Views: 10341

WTS: 85mm f/6 ED Doublet OTA

WTS: 85mm f/6 ED Doublet OTA 85mm f/6 ED doublet OTA, 510mm focal length, comes with: - retractable (lockable) dew-shield, screw-on aluminium front cap, - rotatable 2-inch dual-speed rack-and-pinion focuser, 80mm drawtube with millimetre markings - CNC-cut double tube rings, Vixen-style dovetail bar...
by rlow
Sat Oct 14, 2023 8:25 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Tourist from Germany searches a place to observe the sky
Replies: 4
Views: 4986

Re: Tourist from Germany searches a place to observe the sky

Yes, Sentosa would be a nice location with three public beaches. Of these three, maybe try Tanjong Beach which is furthest south and furthest away from lights. Sunset is usually around 7.10pm
by rlow
Thu Oct 12, 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Tourist from Germany searches a place to observe the sky
Replies: 4
Views: 4986

Re: Tourist from Germany searches a place to observe the sky

Hi Holger

Welcome!

There are several parks along the southern edge of Singapore which are accessible by public transport and generally safe. Examples are Marina South, East Coast Park, West Coast Park, Sentosa southern beaches, Labrador Park etc. We can discuss further of you need more details.