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zong wrote:Goes to show something: no matter how bad the sky is, something can still be seen! also, a 5" mct rocks!! Portable, quick set-up, can see so many things even in such lousy skies!

What's "mct"?

Jin Peng, please count me in. I may pop by after the wedding dinner.

Btw, this is the actual day of 中秋节. Isn't anyone gonna meet up so that we can look at the moon in its full glory??

You've got a point Weixing. ;) Ya, the 400D is said to have similar features as its predecessor 350D. But it's up a notch in quality I suppose. You guys can always check it out.

98. …Your dream house must have an open spaced rooftop with no lamps. Already have an open spaced rooftop. Just need to switch off the lights. :) 106. …Suddenly most of the security guards in your neighbourhood are your best astro friends (so that you can get them to switch off all those nasty 'eye-...

[quote="rlowIt looks similar like the photo in the link below, though not exactly the same model of the Manfrotto mount.

http://www.bigbinoculars.com/monopod.htm

It also works well when used seated.[/quote]

COOL!!

Oh my, these are hilarious!

oxygn wrote:lots of diy guys here. can ask them to help u get started with one diy bino viewing chair

Erm...I've no idea who among us are experienced in such DIY projects. This one involves a fair amount of sawing, drilling, etc. As far as I know, not many Singaporeans are adept at carpentry. (no offence)

You can try my setup: bino on L-bracket on Manfrotto 322RC2 heavy-duty grip-action ball-head on carbon-fibre monopod. It is very light & portable, and it works well when used standing up or reclining on a lawn chair. Hi Richard, Could you post a photo of your setup here? Would like to know how ...

Some titbits from this site : According to a famous Chinese legend, there were ten suns hanging on the sky. The suns scorched the earth so much that people could not farm. There was nothing to eat. A young man named "Hou Yi" was strong and powerful. He was a very good shooter. He wanted to...

Hi SingAstronomers! Not sure if this is off-topic in this section, but for those of you itching to try out the newest Canon EOS 400D, don't miss this event. Event: Canon Pro Shutterbug V Venue: Orchard Cineleisure Date: 23-24 Sep 2006 Time: 11am - 8pm Details: A series of activities are lined up to ...