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by jermng
Thu Jul 23, 2009 10:39 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: 22 July Total solar eclipse
Replies: 27
Views: 13639

I wonder who will watch that??? hahaha ..... I'm not saying it's bad, but its kinda boring watching a repeat telecast of a shadow SLOWLY covering the Sun right? ;) It's different when it's LIVE.


Channel U seriously got no programmes to broadcast??
by jermng
Mon Jul 20, 2009 6:43 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: 22 July Total solar eclipse
Replies: 27
Views: 13639

Will we be able to see the shadow at all from Singapore? Even if just a small hint of the moon? What time will it be in SG?
by jermng
Mon Jul 13, 2009 12:42 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Noob wants to get a scope
Replies: 14
Views: 7455

You might wanna re-consider the 12v cig power ... later cannot start your car in the middle of the night ... :)
by jermng
Fri Jul 10, 2009 10:36 am
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: IYA2009 - Galileoscope
Replies: 38
Views: 20294

One way Weixing will tell u is - dun need to have dry box if you use it every day and let the air circulate. :) You can put in air con room and in cupboard with thirsty hippo .... and then put silica gel in a film canister, poke holes and stuff it in your EP holder ... It will help a lot, but of cou...
by jermng
Fri Jul 10, 2009 1:18 am
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: IYA2009 - Galileoscope
Replies: 38
Views: 20294

I'm confused .. .did u buy the refractor that's on Astrobargains also, or did u get the one thats in the link? I'm thinking of dropping by Sci Ctr to take a look tmr ... :)
by jermng
Wed Jul 08, 2009 12:50 am
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: IYA2009 - Galileoscope
Replies: 38
Views: 20294

I think the scope looks nice!! :) Now thinking maybe my office needs a scope ... haha ...
by jermng
Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:23 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Ob Report 20.6.09 at Sedili Besar (15" Zambuto/Obsessio
Replies: 9
Views: 10625

Did Andrew buy an obsession from US or did Canopus sell his?? hmmm ... :)
by jermng
Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:35 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Alt-Az mount for C8
Replies: 21
Views: 8825

Whoo Hoo!! I might be making a work trip up North to Penang next week ... will probably give Perseid a visit .. :)
by jermng
Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:50 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Alt-Az mount for C8
Replies: 21
Views: 8825

Yes ... I saw that ... but couldn't get it in time ... so gotta look for an alternative .. :)
by jermng
Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:22 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Alt-Az mount for C8
Replies: 21
Views: 8825

The Astro-Tech Voyager seems to be a very good mount - does anyone know if this is the same mount as the GS ATZ?

It seems the Voyager can carry a bigger scope than the Vixen Portamount. :)