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by lonestar
Mon Feb 04, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Should a beginner like me get this telescope?
Replies: 21
Views: 17125

Thanks to Meng Lee for recommending the 6" Dob! However when I checked with Perseid they said it's unavailable =( Yet to ask them on the truss though. Yup the FAQ is very useful! Would love to pop by weixing's Friday Session, since I'm living in Pasir Ris haha. Thanks everyone for you precious ...
by lonestar
Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:11 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Should a beginner like me get this telescope?
Replies: 21
Views: 17125

Thanks Meng Lee, MooEy, weixing, acc and VinSnr! Have a much better idea now after your explanation! Think I'll stick with the 114mm Newtonian =) Do agree with MooEy about getting a gd laser collimator and the counterweights, and yup the whole assembly weights ard 10kg. Carrying it around would be l...
by lonestar
Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:22 am
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Should a beginner like me get this telescope?
Replies: 21
Views: 17125

Thanks for your help! The video is much more comprehensive than books! Sorry to bother you but should I stick with the 114mm set or get a second hand one with larger aperture? Quite sad to say that the 114mm is probably the most I could afford as my budget is ard 500 SGD
by lonestar
Fri Feb 01, 2008 11:26 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Should a beginner like me get this telescope?
Replies: 21
Views: 17125

Hi I'm a beginner and it'll be great if you guys can spare me some advice on this, I'm intending to purchase a 114mm Newtonian from Perseid as shown in http://www.perseid.com.my/sk1149eq1-best-buy.html - Diameter/Aperture: 114mm - Focal Length: 114mm - Aluminized and overcoated mirrors - 5x24 finder...