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by Hardwarezone
Tue Oct 01, 2024 6:43 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)
Replies: 1
Views: 343

Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–ATLAS)

This comet got the local astro community excited over the past few days on facebook. I made my attempt just now at 6:00am 1st october , waited about 5minutes for the clouds to move. Easily visible 6:05am to 6:15am before the sunrise start to wash out. Equipment used was 50mm binoculars which I mask ...
by Hardwarezone
Sun Sep 29, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Fungus Prevention : Low Cost Dry Storage With Mini Dehumidifier
Replies: 5
Views: 18406

Re: Fungus Prevention : Low Cost Dry Storage With Mini Dehumidifier

Thanks for sharing. This is very important in our weather conditions. How do you heat silica gels, can we use microwave oven. I m thinking of getting silica gel and just heat them every month. I have not attempted to heat my raw silica gel beads yet. No experience. My original plan to piggyback it ...
by Hardwarezone
Sat Sep 14, 2024 4:19 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: 9 minute Youtube video before buying your first telescope
Replies: 1
Views: 4015

Re: 9 minute Youtube video before buying your first telescope

The yoke and rod mount mentioned in above video is this red color part in my drawing. It's to reduce manufacturer cost and weight , design is not user-friendly. https://i.imgur.com/LalQbfd.jpeg In most product images the telescope is pointed upwards at an angle , for beginner EQ mount this may not b...
by Hardwarezone
Sat Sep 07, 2024 11:12 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: The Universe@CCK
Replies: 46
Views: 114818

Re: The Universe@CCK

We setup the scope for a quick 10 minute look before CC close for the night. I inexperienced with APO scope was surprised it can do 180x magnification on Saturn @ 30 degree altitude with no cooldown time. This AZ4 mount quite easy to use. There is an event at Gain City Megastore rooftop on 17 Septem...
by Hardwarezone
Sun Sep 01, 2024 7:49 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB: Vixen Porta II Mount
Replies: 1
Views: 621

Re: WTB: Vixen Porta II Mount

Hi , you can consider the SVbony sv225 on Lazada under $130 plus other photo tripod. Lots of posts about this on CloudyNights.
by Hardwarezone
Sat Aug 31, 2024 9:45 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: The Universe@CCK
Replies: 46
Views: 114818

Re: The Universe@CCK

Next session on 7 September.

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by Hardwarezone
Sun Aug 18, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Re: WTB : DSLR camera with lens
Replies: 9
Views: 2599

Re: Re: WTB : DSLR camera with lens

It happens when the person delete their account , the second post inherit the topic. I've had a few topics that looks like i''m replying to empty air without context.
by Hardwarezone
Wed Aug 14, 2024 9:42 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Brotip : Telescope Export Restriction at Amazon.com lifted
Replies: 23
Views: 23505

Re: Brotip : Telescope Export Restriction at Amazon.com lifted

On lazada SGD $231 can get 4inch F 6.5 achromat with dual speed focuser. Includes GST and shipping cost. Exclude mount , finder , diagonal , eyepiece. For newbies , plan your dry storage big ziplock bag with rechargeable dehumidifier as the tube is more than 60cm. Roughly comparable to the popular U...
by Hardwarezone
Sun Aug 11, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Fungus Prevention : Low Cost Dry Storage With Mini Dehumidifier
Replies: 5
Views: 18406

Re: Fungus Prevention : Low Cost Dry Storage With Mini Dehumidifier

Did a search just now and was surprised this xiaomi deerma mini dehumidifier have been discontinued by the handful of parallel import sellers at $15 price range. Only the official lazada channel is selling it at $21. I bought the $6 bottle of orange silica gel (470grams net weight) to DIY a beanbag ...
by Hardwarezone
Sat Aug 10, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: The Universe@CCK
Replies: 46
Views: 114818

Re: The Universe@CCK

TheUniverseCCK NDP weekend event

Couldn't see anything more than blurry Moon behind clouds.

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