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- Mon Jul 18, 2011 10:55 pm
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: 17 July 11 Sun at 5:40pm
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4316
Thanks Note: I have seen the embedded images disappear a few times. You can click on URL to see them if they are missing. 1. B/W sun - http://i.pbase.com/g4/08/993808/2/136521470.RyF7kx53.jpg 2. Orange Sun - http://i.pbase.com/g4/08/993808/2/136521964.Bqh3DLbb.jpg 3. Zoom-in view of sunspot 1257 - h...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 3:31 pm
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: 17 July 11 Sun at 5:40pm
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4316
Cant see the image on my com even after login. Sorry guys, I still couldn't figure out how to turn on HTML :( Thanks Gary for embedding the picture. Alternatively you have visit pbase to see the original size image: http://www.pbase.com/yltansg/image/136493056/original The challenge is to have both...
- Mon Jul 18, 2011 12:50 am
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: 17 July 11 Sun at 5:40pm
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4316
17 July 11 Sun at 5:40pm
http://i.pbase.com/g4/08/993808/2/136493056.xNfOaLmG.jpg Sun taken with Borg 76 and Solarscope SF 50 filter at 5:40pm. In this picture, West is pointing upwards. Simply rotate this picture anticlockwise by 90 degree to point North in its right direction. A reference picture can be found at http://s...
- Sat Jun 25, 2011 9:38 pm
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: WTS: RoboFocus System Variations ~$400! (SOLD)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7981
- Sat May 14, 2011 2:14 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Buying a used EM500 from Astromart
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11528
Thanks to Remus and Timothy about not skimping on shipping. Will stay with shippers that have good track records. Thanks to all for your precious feedback. It has helped in making decision to buy this mount. You have given me support and assurance that we can learn with and from one another. Cheers ...
- Sat May 14, 2011 7:10 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Buying a used EM500 from Astromart
- Replies: 27
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Hi Cloudcover, You are right about lower shipping cost. I am working on it. BTW how much did the SXD cost you? Alfred Congrats on the ability to pick up an EM500! :) For me, even if I could afford one, I still probably can't make use of it! I'm not sure what the weight of the EM500 is but if domesti...
- Sat May 14, 2011 7:04 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Buying a used EM500 from Astromart
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11528
Hi Mymoon, Thanks for the info on the wedge. The seller has set the mount for latitude 1 degree. I have attached photos of that setting. Is a wedge still necessary when the mount can be set to 1 deg? Oh, I don't own a EM400. I have used it, that all :) Alfred Hi Mymoon, According to the seller, the ...
- Sat May 14, 2011 6:42 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Buying a used EM500 from Astromart
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11528
- Fri May 13, 2011 1:13 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Buying a used EM500 from Astromart
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11528
Hi Mymoon, Thanks for pointing it out about the need for a wedge. I need to tap on your experience here. According to the seller, the manual mentioned that altitude adjustment is from 20-50 degree - not suitable for use in this location. On my request seller have checked and confirmed that it can be...
- Fri May 13, 2011 12:57 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Buying a used EM500 from Astromart
- Replies: 27
- Views: 11528
Hi Wu, Thanks, the Paramount Mx is definitely a good choice. It has latest design and fantastic support. One of my concerns is there is fewer support group on the web for EM 500. On the other hand, I'm used a EM400 for 1 year plus and am impressed by it. A tough choice indeed... i think i will try g...