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by Francis
Mon Feb 15, 2010 2:35 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Baader Orthos
Replies: 8
Views: 3587

Guess beyond the hardware, its the fascination and discovery viewers get observing and learning about all that 'wonders' up there. But such marketing ploys used does seem exaggerated, worse, misrepresented ..simply takes the 'joy' out of this hobby. BTW: the seller for the Baader in this instance is...
by Francis
Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:31 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Baader Orthos
Replies: 8
Views: 3587

Stuart, Thanks for the advice. Guess this may not be suitable as I'm wearing glasses. Have an MS 1300mm tube. Our rather short experience with this new found hobby seems 'educational' in the B&S -Buy & Sell aspect. The amount of softsell / hardsell is simply amazing. I met an seller/distribu...
by Francis
Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:27 am
Forum: Vendors corner
Topic: WTS: Baader Orthos
Replies: 6
Views: 6393

rcj,
what are the specs and all are in NEW condition without any defect?
do you have any other Baader EPs for sale?
I'm looking for something suitable for observing Nebulae and not really sure what else is needed.

Thanks for any advice.
Francis
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by Francis
Tue Feb 09, 2010 6:24 am
Forum: Vendors corner
Topic: WTS: Baader Orthos
Replies: 6
Views: 6393

rcj,
what are the specs and all are in NEW condition without any defect?
do you have any other Baader EPs for sale?
I'm looking for something suitable for observing Nebulae and not really sure what else is needed.

Thanks for any advice.
Francis
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by Francis
Sun Jan 31, 2010 10:54 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Anyone wants to order stuff from optics planet?
Replies: 2
Views: 2109

Hi! I wanted to get a couple of better eyepieces for the scope that I've bought recently. But like we know, local agents are overpricing their products. The Vixen LV sells for $210 here so McGill advertises but Optics' price will be much higher if imported plus shpg charges. I checked the Optics sit...
by Francis
Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:53 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Where to buy 12V rechargeable battery pack in Singapore?
Replies: 31
Views: 22769

I was looking for the same after getting a 4SE and ended up getting a 10pc AA battery holder and wiring in an in line fuse (3Amp); an on off switch and the correct plug. A shop in SimLim TOWER has plenty of AA NiHydride cells at around $4/5 dollars for 2300/2700mAhr while one on 2nd floor of SimLim ...
by Francis
Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Celestron Ultima LX Eyepieces
Replies: 3
Views: 2864

Thks. Its shd be a good eyepiece but a little out of my budget.

Francis
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by Francis
Sun Dec 27, 2009 8:40 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Meade 4000 super plossl eyepieces
Replies: 3
Views: 3424

Hi ! I'm interested in the 12mm eyepiece.
Pls msg me.

Thks!
Francis
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by Francis
Sun Dec 27, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Moving Out Sale - Many Items
Replies: 10
Views: 6971

Hi Arief,
Do you have any eyepiece suitable for a 1.25 inch mount in the 4SE... and a 45' diagonal, filters....

Thks!
Francis
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by Francis
Sat Dec 26, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Televue Eyepieces and Powermate
Replies: 3
Views: 2664

Suitable for 4SE with 1.25inch mount...