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by Grievous
Thu Jan 07, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Lunar Eclipse
Replies: 1
Views: 24293

Re: Lunar Eclipse

Doubt I fall in the expert category but we do have a lot of very knowledgeable members here that can do a far better job of explaining things. Firstly though; On March 9th it will be a Solar Eclipse (Moon between Earth and Sun), not a Lunar Eclipse (Earth between Sun and Moon). Secondly, due to the ...
by Grievous
Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:41 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: ** (POSSIBLE) DEAL ALERT ** - CLOSED
Replies: 22
Views: 9702

Re: ** (POSSIBLE) DEAL ALERT **

Time to check my CashConvertors now and then!
by Grievous
Sat Aug 29, 2015 1:39 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: A possible telescope restoration project
Replies: 5
Views: 6638

Re: A possible telescope restoration project

Wow! What a find!!

Will be interested in how the restoration goes!
by Grievous
Fri May 29, 2015 4:25 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Spare Masuyama 35mm
Replies: 4
Views: 3274

Re: WTS : Spare Masuyama 35mm

SOLD!
by Grievous
Fri May 22, 2015 8:45 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Spare Masuyama 35mm
Replies: 4
Views: 3274

Re: WTS : Spare Masuyama 35mm

Reserved.
by Grievous
Thu May 21, 2015 10:39 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Spare Masuyama 35mm
Replies: 4
Views: 3274

WTS : Spare Masuyama 35mm

[Edited with pictures+price] Selling off cos I got an extra from purchasing a grab bag of them. Highly acclaimed and rare, 52 deg fov with very rich seeing. Excellent with planetary. Did I mention it comes with its original box from 1986? 2 slight scratches on body and minor dust. This CN thread tel...
by Grievous
Tue May 19, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: A versatile scope for beginner
Replies: 10
Views: 13815

Re: A versatile scope for beginner

One of the best ways is to join us for a session and have a go at different kinds of scopes. A handful of us lives around Bedok area so if you're driving, it should a breeze.
by Grievous
Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:10 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: First light on OT C8
Replies: 6
Views: 7041

Re: First light on OT C8

Nice...restoring a scope gives a nice warm fuzzy feeling ..and i didnt know a C8 can be supported by a Manfrotto 410! Off topic: Didnt see u at the Katong Field on lunar eclipse night..guess you were busy :P Regards, Junwei The older OT seems to be lighter from what I remembered. I could be wrong. ...
by Grievous
Thu Apr 16, 2015 11:09 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: First light on OT C8
Replies: 6
Views: 7041

Re: First light on OT C8

Great Red Spot wrote:Hey, a Masuyama 32mm? I have heard of the 30mm and 35mm, but not 32mm.
Ah you're right. It's a 35. Had a brainfart moment there when typing.

Hoping to get a 20mm soon!
by Grievous
Wed Apr 15, 2015 11:20 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build
Replies: 312
Views: 184956

Re: Bazza's Iron-Man suit build

I only wish to have a workshop like yours!