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by gazza
Tue Aug 31, 2010 7:08 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 13mm Ethos
Replies: 17
Views: 6751

Re: 13mm Ethos

Finally couldn't resist the temptation and bought one... From left to right 13mm 100 deg Ethos (Taiwan), 14mm 84 deg Meade Series 4000 UWA (Japan) and 14mm 82 deg Meade Series 5000 UWA (China). The difference in FOV may not seem that much on paper but the view through the Ethos shows a noticeable i...
by gazza
Mon Aug 30, 2010 8:35 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Build A Model Solar System
Replies: 41
Views: 17588

hmm gazza did you place your order online? I placed mine last thursday but have yet to hear from them. Yes, Placed it on Friday I think. Via website. Got a mail from them today with the above details. Just sent them a confirmation. Maybe you can call the number I have above. Janet was the one who s...
by gazza
Mon Aug 30, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Build A Model Solar System
Replies: 41
Views: 17588

Have signed up for subscription. This is what I will be getting. Hope it will be all worth it. [smilie=sweating.gif] ======================== . . 1st delivery : Start issue 1 -S$ 5.90 issue 2 - S$12.90 issue 3(free) 0.00 free binder 0.00 free prints 0.00 S$18.80 2nd delivery: issue 4 & 5 @S$12.9...
by gazza
Fri Aug 27, 2010 10:17 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: FS : Orion Backpack for telescope and accessories
Replies: 7
Views: 4494

Excellent! :mrgreen:

Thanks for the update.
by gazza
Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:36 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Build A Model Solar System
Replies: 41
Views: 17588

Gary wrote:At which Popular you saw it? 2nd and 3rd set out there already?
Saw the first issue at Popular at Bukit Timah Plaza. Other Popular should have too, HDB Hub.

Donno if got Popular card discount on this?
by gazza
Thu Aug 26, 2010 10:34 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Build A Model Solar System
Replies: 41
Views: 17588

Heh for those who have seen the physical issue, is each issue small enough for the postman to stuff into a standard HDB letterbox if he uses the master key? Nope. If you see Gary's post of the pictures in the first page, the package for first issue is quite big and it is on a hard cardboard so cann...
by gazza
Thu Aug 26, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: FS : Orion Backpack for telescope and accessories
Replies: 7
Views: 4494

Hi,

Is this still available?
by gazza
Thu Aug 26, 2010 4:43 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Build A Model Solar System
Replies: 41
Views: 17588

I saw this at Popular too and was kinda interested. But if you calculate it out. $12.90 x 52 wks = $670.80. [smilie=crying2.gif] I will probably subscribe to this rather than take the chance of missing issues. You can do subscription and there are benefits to this. Go to Build a Model solar system s...
by gazza
Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:39 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Green Lasers
Replies: 6
Views: 3684

What about the APC (Auto power control) green lasers where they claim because of the power control circuit, it will last longer and not burn out the diode. Also can activate without having to rest in-between use. These are usually more expensive than other ones I see. They claim to be made in US and...
by gazza
Sat Jan 31, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: *SOLD* WTS: Telescope+Mount+Accessories
Replies: 12
Views: 8901

jermng wrote:It's the same mount in my avatar .. haha ... I'll send u more pics soon .. :)
Just curious. How heavy is the mount with the drives?