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by jwqw8
Sun Feb 23, 2025 10:07 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Powering Astrophotography Gear Overseas
Replies: 0
Views: 3641

Powering Astrophotography Gear Overseas

Hi all, I'm planning a trip to northern western australia for astrophotography, but I realised that I will not be able to bring my Ecoflow River power station over since its 288Wh capacity exceeds the airline's 160Wh limit. Any suggestions from any veterans here on how to power my rig when I'm out t...
by jwqw8
Mon Jun 10, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Which ZWO cameras do not dew up in Singapore?
Replies: 4
Views: 8115

Re: Which ZWO cameras do not dew up in Singapore?

I have used a ZWO ASI533MC Pro from night to the next morning. No issues with dew.
by jwqw8
Sun May 19, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Polar Alignment in Singapore
Replies: 8
Views: 18692

Re: Polar Alignment in Singapore

If you are into EAA, NINA has a 3-point polar align plugin that you can use on any 20-40 degree patch of sky you can see.

As for your issues with the counterweight, you can get a pier extension. Or move to a harmonic drive mount :)
by jwqw8
Sat May 18, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Which months have clear nights?
Replies: 5
Views: 7645

Re: Which months have clear nights?

Generally I have observed that Feb, early March, May-July have a few clear nights each on average.
by jwqw8
Mon May 13, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Best weather app for AP in Singapore
Replies: 16
Views: 16301

Re: Best weather app for AP in Singapore

I rely on live images from the Himawari-8 weather satellite (https://www.data.jma.go.jp/mscweb/data/himawari/sat_img.php?area=ha4). Forecast apps are pretty hit-and-miss. Thanks! Looks like a great resource. I've been here for the last three weeks and it's been raining or cloudy and raining or clou...
by jwqw8
Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:05 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Best weather app for AP in Singapore
Replies: 16
Views: 16301

Re: Best weather app for AP in Singapore

I rely on live images from the Himawari-8 weather satellite (https://www.data.jma.go.jp/mscweb/data/ ... p?area=ha4). Forecast apps are pretty hit-and-miss.
by jwqw8
Tue May 17, 2022 10:47 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Ioptron harmonic drive hybrid mounts
Replies: 2
Views: 16455

Re: Ioptron harmonic drive hybrid mounts

From iOptron's website:
Latitude adjustment range: 15º ~ 65º

Prospective buyers beware!

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by jwqw8
Fri Apr 08, 2022 12:26 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: [Found] WTB: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Replies: 1
Views: 5582

Re: [Found] WTB: ZWO ASI533MC Pro

Found!
by jwqw8
Mon Feb 07, 2022 9:18 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: [Found] WTB: ZWO ASI533MC Pro
Replies: 1
Views: 5582

[Found] WTB: ZWO ASI533MC Pro

Hi all, Looking to buy a 2nd hand ZWO ASI533MC Pro, and (finally) take a step into the realm of cooled DSO imaging. Not too concerned about user marks and other forms of cosmetic damage - so if you have a workhorse that has been languishing around after acquiring a newer camera, I'd be super interes...