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- Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:42 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: So now Synta can make Mak-Newt?
- Replies: 18
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- Wed Aug 23, 2006 8:02 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: The tale of two astronomers
- Replies: 62
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i'm a steve, so? both scopes i own are over 1/8 wave, 99% strehl ratio. all eyepieces i own are either taks or televues. i read cloudy nights every weekend the moment i book out from camp. i spend more time drooling over equipment than i ob. i don't see a problem with being a steve. count the amt o...
- Wed Aug 23, 2006 10:34 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: The tale of two astronomers
- Replies: 62
- Views: 637893
Very interesting post. After been in this hobby for 20 years, I think my happiest moments were when I was using a 60mm refractor which I bought for USD$800 back in 1985. Small scope, but I have seen almost 75 of the M objects through it. And every object is exciting to find and see because it is cha...
- Fri Aug 18, 2006 12:45 am
- Forum: Coffee corner
- Topic: How do u upkeep Astronomy as your hobby?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 10446
I have different opinions on life. Some people may feel that we have to start saving now for the future. How long do we know we are going to live? Life passes very fast and we may not even live the next day. That is why I feel that spending on this hobby and enjoying what I can is worth it to some ...
- Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:58 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: cheap drybox form digicab
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6899
- Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:53 am
- Forum: Beginners Forums
- Topic: Newbie here
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6377
Re: Newbie here
Hi all, I'm very new to this and I saw in a few post that it would be good to start off by borrowing some books from the library. Can anyone recommend me some good and easy-to-understand that is available in the library? I live in Tampines and it would be good if the books can be found in the Tampi...
- Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:50 am
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: Jupiter - 25th June, 2006
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4929
- Fri Jun 30, 2006 11:47 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Start small??
- Replies: 35
- Views: 14532
I see this not just in astro, but in other hobbies as well - aquarium keeping, pets, flying model planes, wind surfing, hi-fi, etc. Sounds familiar? Boss, allow me to share a few experiences of mine. You brought up some valid points, only thing is...this hobby is not cheap to just make that damn sc...
- Mon May 08, 2006 11:59 am
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: MWTS : Orion 80mm ED APO scope package (SOLD)
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9369
And since this week is Lelong sale week, anyone who buy this package this week gets a $50 off...so the price is $900 only. After this week, I will consider all offers from Astromart. Dude, you need to seek an asylum. Either that or you hate money. And if no one here buy this scope from you, then I ...
- Mon May 08, 2006 11:50 am
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: WTB: vixen counterweight
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3467
Go to AIBI shop and buy those 0.5kg plates. Work the same. You mean the Aibi plates have the same central hole diameter as Vixen weights? how are you going to lock/tighten the weights to the c/w shaft? Use innovative methods. You just need to lock it..plenty of ways to do that. I have seen people u...