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by gwenyi
Sat Nov 01, 2003 9:11 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: newtonians.....
Replies: 22
Views: 11918

focal ratio would be calculated by dividing the focal length by it's aperture for example , the aperture of ur scope is 127mm and it's focal length is 1500mm. therefore, the focal ratio would be 11.8. by adding a barlow, it would double the magnification of ur eyepiece.... i don't think it will affe...
by gwenyi
Sat Nov 01, 2003 6:59 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: SP Astronomers
Replies: 37
Views: 18318

the peak would be on 19 nov. however, the max number of meteors even under the best skies would only range from 10-15 per hour.
by gwenyi
Sat Nov 01, 2003 7:49 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: any nice viewing area in the western area???
Replies: 14
Views: 9965

johnteh is our dark sky tour guide =p . thx ^.^
by gwenyi
Fri Oct 31, 2003 10:23 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Image of the Sun taken on 31 October 2003
Replies: 4
Views: 3843

impressive! ^.^
by gwenyi
Thu Oct 30, 2003 6:54 am
Forum: Singastro.org Announcements & News
Topic: Leonid Meteor Shower
Replies: 12
Views: 8966

just an additional info , the max number of meteors would be around 10-15 per hour even under the best skies. yeah... so... dun have high hopes because last year was the leonids meteor storm. we will only have leonids meteor shower this year =(.


info taken from Sky & Tele
by gwenyi
Tue Oct 28, 2003 5:43 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Clear Skies Finally!
Replies: 37
Views: 19076

it could be cloudy around ur area.... the skies around 1am were good. no high altitude clouds and relatively dark.
by gwenyi
Tue Oct 28, 2003 6:42 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Clear Skies Finally!
Replies: 37
Views: 19076

the skies last night were not too bad. i managed to see m42 without any optical aid. sirius and canopus were both shining radiantly. last night was one of the clearest nights i have experienced in singapore. heh =p
by gwenyi
Mon Oct 27, 2003 1:05 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: eyepieces
Replies: 35
Views: 19311

the televue way ~ =p
by gwenyi
Sun Oct 26, 2003 7:32 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: eyepieces
Replies: 35
Views: 19311

from my own experience, the televue 32mm plossl and the 25mm SMA gives us different views. A few months back, while i was at dempsey, chee chien was kind enough to lend me the 32mm plossl and image showed has a relatively large difference. the 32mm tv plossl gives an image with a darker background, ...
by gwenyi
Sat Oct 25, 2003 9:08 am
Forum: Singastro.org Announcements & News
Topic: ALERT: Solar storm heading our way =(
Replies: 2
Views: 3066

ALERT: Solar storm heading our way =(

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3210901.stm One big sunspot and another on the way Imminent disruption is predicted for satellites, power systems and even mobile phones because of a solar storm. It comes from one of the largest groups of sunspots seen for years. Several times in recent days supe...