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by khurram
Thu May 24, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: 14" GOTO Dob for USD$2,700 (before shipping)
Replies: 12
Views: 5731

Re: 14" GOTO Dob for USD$2,700 (before shipping)

Amazing, there was this time that I was very interested in XT8 goto, due to aperture size. But after reading all the posts (including your advice, Gary) I am keeping a look out for portable 5 or 6 inch telescopes. But the day I move to a place where I have a big space behind my home or a big car to ...
by khurram
Thu May 24, 2012 8:51 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Project Free Telescope 2012
Replies: 16
Views: 7744

Re: Project Free Telescope 2012

Dear both thanks for encouragement, i will.have mote time in june, so in addition to east if your time.doesnt clash with weixing, i can pop by toa payoh too. Will be glad to meet people in person too. Cheers.
by khurram
Wed May 23, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Project Free Telescope 2012
Replies: 16
Views: 7744

Re: Project Free Telescope 2012

Ok I can help out on East side if a more experienced person is doing such sessions, I know weixing does in tempines, so probably will liase with him on attending as many sessions as possible and do some crowd control, since i am a beginner so cant do a lot more perhaps :)
by khurram
Wed May 23, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: where to get the eye pieces from?
Replies: 6
Views: 2456

Re: where to get the eye pieces from?

Yes sure, I will bring the scope and mount etc. Its very light so easy to carry.
by khurram
Wed May 23, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: where to get the eye pieces from?
Replies: 6
Views: 2456

Re: where to get the eye pieces from?

Dear All, Thanks a bunch for the guidance. My Telescope is a Celestron Powerseeker 60az. I read on amazon review the following para, so I assume this should be compatible for upgrade with a standard eye piece. I think I will hold on from buying now because I might get to see Weixing for an observati...
by khurram
Wed May 23, 2012 12:17 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: where to get the eye pieces from?
Replies: 6
Views: 2456

where to get the eye pieces from?

Hi guys, I wanted to make some improvement in my beginners telescope and i thought the easiest will be to get a standard 1.25inch eyepiece to improve my viewing experience. I am.thinking of getting a 25 mm and a 10 mm (currently have 20mm and 4 mm) but in smaller sizes. Just wanted to know if there ...
by khurram
Mon May 21, 2012 8:50 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Nexstar 8 SE vs Meade LX80
Replies: 17
Views: 11128

Re: Nexstar 8 SE vs Meade LX80

Thanks Gary, these suggestions do make good sense to me. As for my interest , i want to see deep space objects like nebula and other galaxies, hence my focus was on larger aperture and bigger focal length to have more clarity and maginification. but i take note of your suggestionand and will start w...
by khurram
Sun May 20, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Tampines Observation Session (29 May 2015 21:00)
Replies: 91
Views: 83043

Re: Tampines Observation/Imaging Session

Hi, are you having a session this Friday? I live in east and keen to attend some sessions so just wanted to know. Thanks.
by khurram
Sun May 20, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Nexstar 8 SE vs Meade LX80
Replies: 17
Views: 11128

Re: Nexstar 8 SE vs Meade LX80

Thanks i checked it out, its quite good but i think i will wait till i get a but more experience before i buy a meade lx series. Nonetheless thanks for the tip.
by khurram
Sun May 20, 2012 10:05 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Nexstar 8 SE vs Meade LX80
Replies: 17
Views: 11128

Re: Nexstar 8 SE vs Meade LX80

Dear all, Thanks again for the replies, I must say very useful and I am glad that I joined this forum. After doing a bit more of google it does seem that Nexstar is pretty good so sticking with it may be safe. Also I have gone back to why I came upto Nexstar in first place even though I may not be p...