SingAstro

DM'd. Good time to view the sun this week! There are a couple of sunspots.

Hi Alfred.

It weights only around 3 kg. I used their online calculator, probably not accurate. It's good to know the actual shipping fee is more reasonable. Thanks

Their HAZ31 mount is very attractive, since I do mostly visual astronomy. It will be perfect for my use, without burning a hole in my wallet. Just curious on the actual shipping fee you paid, Alfred, if you don't mind sharing. IOptron is quoting around $500 USD 😅. I've shipped a 13 kg equipment to C...

Thanks for the detailed explanation Alfred. I'm surprised the HEM27 is similar to RainbowAstro in terms of weight.

If traveling is your main concern, why did you pick this mount over the AM5 or RainbowAstro? The cost?

Nice work. Is it still airline portable? Looks quite bulky. Also, with the mirror so exposed, do you have dew issue?

Just wondering, where did you go for machining? Any good local shop?

hhzhang wrote: ↑Tue Aug 30, 2022 5:28 pm Just back from a trip to Sumba, Indonesia. Bortle 1 skies OMG!

Any location in Sumba you would recommend for star gazing?

Nice shots!

For sale is a Lunt Zoom Eyepiece, in excellent condition. Selling because I like the Baader click-stop zoom eyepiece better.

Retail price $219 USD. My price $200.

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For sale is an entry-level binoviewer in an excellent condition. I used it mainly for solar and lunar viewing. Selling because I've upgraded. Included accessories are the stock 1.85X and 3X correctors, which you will need to reach focus if you are using a fast scope like me (f/6). I will also includ...