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by orly_andico
Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:31 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Borg 76ED with helical focuser and 2" VB
Replies: 5
Views: 4188

WTS: Borg 76ED with helical focuser and 2" VB

$500.

RFS, I got a Tak FS60C from a fellow member that meets my requirements for a small refractor.

WhatsApp/SMS me 87996632.

I also have some 80mm tube rings for it which I would include.
by orly_andico
Sun May 02, 2021 8:15 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Takahashi EM-1S with Berlebach Tripod
Replies: 0
Views: 4679

WTS: Takahashi EM-1S with Berlebach Tripod

This is a single-axis Takahashi EM-1S with a Berlebach short tripod. Note that it doesn't go down to zero latitude as is (you'll have to tilt the tripod or something) as I don't have a CNC wedge for this one. Notice that I've retrofitted Shimano clamps for the tripod legs, which are a nice upgrade. ...
by orly_andico
Sun May 02, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: A couple of mounts
Replies: 2
Views: 7445

Re: WTS: A couple of mounts

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by orly_andico
Sat Dec 26, 2020 5:54 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: A couple of mounts
Replies: 2
Views: 7445

WTS: A couple of mounts

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by orly_andico
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:31 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Deal Alert: Skywatcher 8" for for $625 on Amazon.sg
Replies: 4
Views: 2598

Re: Deal Alert: Skywatcher 8" for for $625 on Amazon.sg

Here's another good deal: Skywatcher AZ-GTI with a 102mm Mak for $760:

https://www.amazon.sg/Sky-Watcher-AZ-GT ... 07FB4X3V6/
by orly_andico
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:30 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Deal Alert: Skywatcher 8" for for $625 on Amazon.sg
Replies: 4
Views: 2598

Deal Alert: Skywatcher 8" for for $625 on Amazon.sg

https://www.amazon.sg/Sky-Watcher-S11610-Traditional-Dobsonian/dp/B00Z4G3PRK/ Note this is inclusive of shipping and GST. You do need to have an Amazon Prime subscription. There are also some other interesting astronomy deals on Amazon.sg - I got a Celestron 8-24mm zoom ($45), a 1.25" star diag...
by orly_andico
Thu Jul 02, 2020 8:24 am
Forum: DIY Astronomy
Topic: DIY 8"F/6 Planetary Scope from Shelves and IKEA table
Replies: 6
Views: 20998

Re: DIY 8"F/6 Planetary Scope from Shelves and IKEA table

You can get the Skywatcher 8" dobsonian through Amazon.sg for $625 all-in (that is inclusive of shipping and GST!) https://www.amazon.sg/Sky-Watcher-S11610-Traditional-Dobsonian/dp/B00Z4G3PRK/ You do need to have an Amazon Prime subscription, which is pretty cheap, you can even get it through S...
by orly_andico
Thu Jun 11, 2020 12:08 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: M42 and some questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4625

Re: M42 and some questions

Would be interesting to know how the samyang works out. I have the Canon 135/2 but it's soft wide open..
by orly_andico
Sat May 23, 2020 3:40 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: M42 and some questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4625

Re: M42 and some questions

It is possible to get the horsehead even with 1- or 2-minute subs, but you need a very fast len. i remember doing it with a 50mm f/2 manual focus lens. However the HH was very small. When you get much above 50mm, f/2 lenses get expensive fast.
by orly_andico
Sat Dec 07, 2019 1:20 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: SQM Values for Mersing
Replies: 4
Views: 21741

Re: SQM Values for Mersing

lightpollutionmap.info reports 21.86 mag/arcsec^2 and Bortle 3

https://www.lightpollutionmap.info/#zoo ... FTFFFFFFFF

Good to know the web site is accurate!