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by Mariner
Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:18 am
Forum: Astronomy FAQs/Articles
Topic: Interesting article on the Northern Lights and Iceland
Replies: 0
Views: 18293

Interesting article on the Northern Lights and Iceland

http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20161220-a-rare-sighting-of-the-milky-way Interesting point: That all changed starting in 2013, when Pálsson enlisted Bragason to help him build an observatory on the hotel grounds that today houses two of the most powerful telescopes in Iceland : an 11in Celestron S...
by Mariner
Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:43 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Pentax 40XW
Replies: 7
Views: 9681

Re: Pentax 40XW

Bump
by Mariner
Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:32 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: If you are going to buy a Tak...
Replies: 3
Views: 6487

Re: If you are going to buy a Tak...

Takahashi is switching to a new colour scheme. They are phasing out the green....

http://www.takahashijapan.com/ct-news/n ... _lbci.html
by Mariner
Thu Jun 30, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Buying from Cloudynight / Astromart
Replies: 5
Views: 46284

Re: Buying from Cloudynight / Astromart

Relatively safe as long as you buy from sellers with good ratings.

Most are willing to disclose any flaws they find on their items but will be rather reluctant to ship overseas or sell to newcomers.
by Mariner
Sun Jun 19, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Telescopes and Accessories - Price Reduction
Replies: 8
Views: 6736

Re: WTS : Telescopes and Accessories

I'd like to reserve the 30XW pls.

Also considering the Lunt 60 Ha scope.
by Mariner
Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 - $1800 (SOLD)
Replies: 22
Views: 16028

Re: WTS : Celestron NexStar Evolution 6 - $1800

juhheng wrote:Whole set now SGD 500. :)
500 or 1500?
by Mariner
Tue Jun 14, 2016 2:31 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: 2 inch H Beta filter
Replies: 12
Views: 15048

Re: MWTS: 2 inch Line filters

Bump.
by Mariner
Thu Jun 09, 2016 7:22 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Pentax 40XW
Replies: 7
Views: 9681

Re:Pentax 40XW

Upz.
by Mariner
Wed Jun 08, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS : Pentax 40XW
Replies: 7
Views: 9681

WTS : Pentax 40XW

As above. Comes in boltcase but no box or paperwork. Glass in in perfect condition save for a few specks of dust. ($500) Original issue, not the current reissued version. Focal Length: 40 mm Barrel Size: 2 Apparent FOV: 70.0 degrees Field Stop Dia.: 46.5 mm Eye Relief: 20 mm Elements: 6 Weight: 700g...