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by zenfeng2001
Sun Sep 18, 2011 1:02 am
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Buying scope in London?
Replies: 10
Views: 7360

Thanks for all the advice, everyone. Ended up getting the Nexstar 127 SLT as I needed portability and it was the best deal in London. Too impatient to get started to wait for my next trip to Taiwan to get the WO. Lugged it back successfully in my hand carry last night. Wish me luck with the setting ...
by zenfeng2001
Sun Sep 18, 2011 12:55 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Nex5 for astrophotography
Replies: 0
Views: 1050

Nex5 for astrophotography

Has anyone tried using the Sony Nex series for astrophotography? Do mirror less cameras work well? What sort of adaptor accessories are needed? Appreciate anyone sharing your experience. Thanks.
by zenfeng2001
Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:30 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Celestron C6R F8 OTA and CG5 GOTO Mount
Replies: 13
Views: 6356

Is your C6 and CG5 still on sale? What condition are they in? Why are you selling?
by zenfeng2001
Wed Sep 14, 2011 1:08 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Buying scope in London?
Replies: 10
Views: 7360

Buying scope in London?

Thanks for all the advice. Was in London yesterday and checked out the prices at Widescreen. Given how much the pound has fallen, prices aren't half too bad. Vixen Porta ii mount is now selling for 230 pounds if one succeeds in claiming GST. If I buy off amazon, it still comes up to around 220 pound...
by zenfeng2001
Sat Sep 10, 2011 11:41 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Buying scope in London?
Replies: 10
Views: 7360

Buying scope in London?

Hi, I am a real newbie trying to pick up my first telescope. Want something portable cos I am fairly sure I won't use it much if it is too cumbersome to lug about. Often go to London and Taiwan for business trip and can pick up a scope from there. Anyone has any suggestions for a good scope? Am thin...