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by Fuzzy
Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:13 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Vixen ascot not water proof?
Replies: 2
Views: 1756

Oooh you should never rinse optics under running water.. They are supposed to be nitrogen filled and "waterproof" but as with all sealed optics, seals and O-rings can leak over time or from other damage (e.g. solvents) or even manufacturing defects, it's best to never test their water resi...
by Fuzzy
Sun Aug 22, 2010 11:09 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Venus Transit in Toa Payoh
Replies: 23
Views: 9905

dun care about the pasar malam la.... just smack your scope right in the middle where people are walking or working. And you will convert that pasar malam to pasar quiet because everyone will either run away from you thinking you are setting up a weapon of mass destruction or they flock at your sco...
by Fuzzy
Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:49 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Internal dimensions of dry cabinets
Replies: 15
Views: 5768

The door dimensions of the AD-100L, measured at the narrowest portions are approximately 15.5" wide and 23.5" tall.
by Fuzzy
Sat Jul 24, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Kindle via vPOST/similar?
Replies: 4
Views: 3307

The kindle should be launched soon locally. The problem though is that the AT&T whispernet which is already active in Singapore will bar you from the USA Kindle store unless the kindle has been activated in the country of purchase already. This might have changed in the last few months, but I'm ...
by Fuzzy
Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:32 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Bribing Malaysian Enforcement Officers
Replies: 2
Views: 1897

This is essentially the same line they have been reciting for the last 10 - 15 years.

Yet all their police officers are still taking bribes, business as usual really..
by Fuzzy
Sun Jul 18, 2010 12:30 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Remote Kite Flying at Night (STOMP video)
Replies: 9
Views: 3652

$500 is just for the kite alone.

The Transmitter / Receiver can very easily cost another $500 - $800.
by Fuzzy
Fri Jun 25, 2010 7:39 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Celestron 80ED and GSO Skyview EQ Mount.
Replies: 1
Views: 2493

Update: OTA sold!

Mount priced down to $500!
by Fuzzy
Sat May 29, 2010 2:49 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: The Binocular Photon Machine
Replies: 4
Views: 2628

Be sure to check necessary permits and licensing required before anyone goes crazy and orders one of these.

3rd Generation light amplification equipment is a controlled item in Singapore.
by Fuzzy
Mon May 10, 2010 11:59 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Licence required for Green Lasers >5mW
Replies: 5
Views: 2680

I just saw the most ridiculous thing at robertson quay earlier tonight.

A Remote Controlled flying Kite (the type they like to cover in LEDs) that had a remotely triggered array of 4 green lasers that the owner was just flashing around in public.
by Fuzzy
Mon Mar 08, 2010 5:04 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: any machinist in SG to do some minor machining work?
Replies: 7
Views: 3161

What were the rates like at this shop you used to patronize?