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by rifleman175
Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:44 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: 2020-5-22 First experience of astrophotography with a Telescope
Replies: 2
Views: 1651

Re: 2020-5-22 First experience of astrophotography with a Telescope

Congratulations for the great images! We happen to be using the same mount and with my brief experience with using it, there is no issues loading a Celestron C8 EdgeHD scope together with accessories. Planetary images will be even better with a bigger aperture scope!

Good luck and clear skies!
by rifleman175
Wed Jun 03, 2020 1:36 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Dark sites on the island
Replies: 7
Views: 13324

Re: Dark sites on the island

The Lorong Halus Bridge area has relatively darker skies near Sengkang/Punggol and clear unobstructed views towards the South, although the light dome from the CBD does bring in a lot of light pollution. The northern skies have more obstructions especially with all the condominium construction work ...
by rifleman175
Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:00 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: NGC2237 - Rosette Nebula in Hubble Palette
Replies: 1
Views: 1563

NGC2237 - Rosette Nebula in Hubble Palette

With the winter nebula fading into the twilight ever so inevitably, I thought it a good idea to capture the famous Rosette Nebula with my current set-up before getting an upgrade this summer. The target fits nicely into the wide field of the William Optics GT71 Triplet Apo refractor. I used the Opto...
by rifleman175
Sat Mar 14, 2020 2:13 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Skywatcher Evostar 120ED with Reducer (Reduced to S$1700)
Replies: 4
Views: 2814

Re: WTS: Celestron Omni XLT102 and Skywatcher Evostar 120ED

superiorstream wrote: Fri Mar 13, 2020 10:38 pm Hi
Just talk over the phone with you in the evening.
Pls reserve the 4 ins refractor and I will contact you for metup. Thanks.
Reserved for you, thanks!
by rifleman175
Tue Mar 10, 2020 10:39 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Skywatcher Evostar 120ED with Reducer (Reduced to S$1700)
Replies: 4
Views: 2814

WTS: Skywatcher Evostar 120ED with Reducer (Reduced to S$1700)

Looking to sell the following: 1) Celestron Omni XLT102 Sold Sold 2) Skywatcher Evostar 120ED Doublet Apochromatic Refractor This is a serious APO refractor that will be great for both visual and astrophotography. Views of Jupiter at up to F/22.5 (with 3x Barlow) are crisp and sharp with cloud detai...
by rifleman175
Sun Mar 08, 2020 12:02 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: [Sold] Skywatcher Explorer 150PDS F/5 Newtonian Telescope (With accessories)
Replies: 8
Views: 12229

WTS: [Sold] Skywatcher Explorer 150PDS F/5 Newtonian Telescope (With accessories)

Selling a Skywatcher Explorer 150PDS F/5 Newtonian telescope with 10:1 dual speed focuser. The scope is in good condition (8/10) and can be used both visually and to take images. I have produced images of Jupiter and Moon with it last summer: 2019-06-14-1858-Jupiter PS Final3.jpg Apart from planetar...
by rifleman175
Sat Mar 07, 2020 9:30 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: [BOUGHT] WTB: Celestron EdgeHD 8"
Replies: 0
Views: 2067

[BOUGHT] WTB: Celestron EdgeHD 8"

Managed to purchase the scope, thanks for the kind offer and good price!

Thread closed.
by rifleman175
Thu Dec 26, 2019 4:48 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Annular Solar Eclipse 26 Dec 2019
Replies: 2
Views: 2278

Annular Solar Eclipse 26 Dec 2019

The astronomical event of the year has to be the annular solar eclipse on 26 Dec 2019. Here are the images taken at the Esplanade Waterfront during the annular phase of the eclipse: 13:22 Second Contact Second Contact.jpg 13:23 Maximum Maximum.jpg 13:24 Third Contact Third Contact.jpg The equipment ...
by rifleman175
Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:32 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB: Skywatcher 100ED Pro APO Doublet Refractor
Replies: 2
Views: 2054

WTB: Skywatcher 100ED Pro APO Doublet Refractor

Hi everyone,

I am looking to purchase a Skywatcher 100ED Pro APO Doublet Refractor, preferably in good condition with the original casing.

Please kindly PM me if you have available models available.

Best regards,
rifleman175