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by weixing
Fri Oct 03, 2003 1:43 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: I am a newbie to astro
Replies: 175
Views: 79070

Hi, I think a 5" or smaller MCT/refractor is more suitable for you, for the following reason: 1) It is much cheaper than the INTES MN61. I would not recommend you to spent too much money for your first scope. 2) It is more portable than a INTES MN61. Importance if you will be observe alone. 3) ...
by weixing
Thu Oct 02, 2003 4:14 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Detail Weather forecast in Singapore
Replies: 1
Views: 3714

Detail Weather forecast in Singapore

Hi, The below is the link to a Singapore Weather Forecast - NowCast website. Provide detail 3 hour weather forecast in Singapore and general weather outlook for the day. The website is: http://intranet.mssinet.gov.sg/nowcast/ Hope the above information is useful when planning for an observation sess...
by weixing
Thu Oct 02, 2003 2:20 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: I am a newbie to astro
Replies: 175
Views: 79070

Hi, Welcome to SingAstro again... :D The following are the website of vendors that sell telescope in singapore: 1) http://www.astro.com.sg/ 2) http://www.harlequinastronomics.com/ 3) http://www.mcgill.com.sg/ 4) http://www.star-matrix.com/ For a beginner, a refractor or MCT may be the most suitable ...
by weixing
Wed Oct 01, 2003 10:57 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Who watch English premier League here?
Replies: 5
Views: 5687

Hi, Hard to say... Liverpool isn't that strong, but they have the home advantage.. A look at both teams: Attacking: Liverpool basically a one man attacking side. Where Arsenal got more attacking options. Mid-field: Is there a mid-field for liverpool? I seldom see the ball in the middle of the field ...
by weixing
Wed Oct 01, 2003 1:27 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Question on Vixen GA-4 illuminated Guiding Adapter
Replies: 6
Views: 6621

Hi, Thanks for your reply. Also, will it be better/easier if I use off-axis guiding? By the way, I know that the GA-4 got some internal reflection when the illuminated reticle is turn on too bright, but will there have any internal reflection if I turn off the reticle and point to an bright object, ...
by weixing
Wed Oct 01, 2003 12:16 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Who watch English premier League here?
Replies: 5
Views: 5687

Hi,
Me also watch EPL.... :shock:

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Yang Weixing
by weixing
Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:35 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Question on Vixen GA-4 illuminated Guiding Adapter
Replies: 6
Views: 6621

Hi, May be my message is not clear. The Vixen GA-4 instruction sheet indicate that if you use the GA-4 with a 1000mm focal length guide scope, you must guide the guide star in the: 1st circle if you use a 464mm telescope/telephoto len on your camera. 2nd circle if you use a 232mm telescope/telephoto...
by weixing
Wed Oct 01, 2003 1:00 am
Forum: Feedback Corner/Test Corner
Topic: Bugs Report
Replies: 9
Views: 6762

Bugs Report

Hi, As I was wondering around in the new forums, I found out the following bugs: 1) when after log-in or log-out, a "The page cannot be found" page (log-in or log-out) show up, but actually it had perform the "log-in/log-out". I think this will cause others to think that the foru...
by weixing
Wed Oct 01, 2003 12:30 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Question on Vixen GA-4 illuminated Guiding Adapter
Replies: 6
Views: 6621

Question on Vixen GA-4 illuminated Guiding Adapter

Hi, I'm new in astrophotography and as part of my upgrading for astrophotography equipment, I come across the Vixen GA-4(1.25" version). It give the following infomation for calculating the focal length of telescope or telephoto len using a guide scope of 1000mm focal length: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5t...