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by dimes
Wed Jan 21, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Solar filters - worth it or not?
Replies: 9
Views: 9397

Re: Solar filters - worth it or not?

Mariner wrote:You can opt to DIY using the cheaper Baader Solar Film.
Hi Mariner, thanks for your reply! Anywhere in Singapore that I can get this solar film? Or if not, any recommended online sites to buy and learn how to DIY?
by dimes
Wed Jan 21, 2015 5:48 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Solar filters - worth it or not?
Replies: 9
Views: 9397

Solar filters - worth it or not?

Hi guys,

I'm just curious as to how many of you own solar filters and whether it's worth it or not to buy one? I'm pretty clueless when it comes to observing the Sun. I own a pair of binoculars.
by dimes
Mon Jan 19, 2015 2:58 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Binoculars for a Beginner
Replies: 11
Views: 12812

Re: Binoculars for a Beginner

Hi Isolation! I'm also a beginner like you and just recently purchased my first pair of binoculars. I only visited Funan, and called in advance to certain shops to check their prices. I was debating between a Vanguard Spirit Plus 10x42, and a Nikon Aculon 10x50. In the end, I went for the Nikon Acul...
by dimes
Sun Jan 11, 2015 1:59 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Old interest, new hobby, want to buy binos!
Replies: 1
Views: 3669

Old interest, new hobby, want to buy binos!

Hello everyone! So I'm quite new here, and my story is pretty much the same as most others that have posted on this forum. I've always had an interest in astronomy when I was a kid (to the point where my parents bought me a proper telescope for Christmas, but this was so long ago that I still believ...