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by jermng
Wed May 13, 2009 2:22 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: light pollution is cover story on NG
Replies: 4
Views: 3284

Why not?
Low Crime doesn't mean no crime ....

It's sad .. they're putting lights even around HDB estates where it is just slightly darker ..... like around open carparks etc.
by jermng
Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: hmm.. is this an april fool's joke?
Replies: 16
Views: 6102

You guys what what the CO of the Meade RCs are? THey're supposedly good for visual too ....
by jermng
Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:21 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: hmm.. is this an april fool's joke?
Replies: 16
Views: 6102

I notice the central obstruction seems to be huge. Is that characteristic of RCs? Is the CO bigger than a typical SCT?
by jermng
Sun Apr 05, 2009 12:20 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: FS: Vixen GPD
Replies: 0
Views: 1274

FS: Vixen GPD

Green GPD for sale. I've personally have not used it before in the field and the previous owner sold it to me still wrapped in plastic. Comes with original Vixen GPD (same as GPDX) head and counterweights. Includes a Vixen AL tripod. Hoping to sell at $1000 . I can send to you at your convenient tim...
by jermng
Mon Mar 09, 2009 6:08 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: What can we see in Singapore Sky?
Replies: 35
Views: 55758

Where did you get the "Bino can see 1km" theory? First time I've heard it ...

I always find it hard to answer, 这个东西可以看得多远? It just takes too much time .... :)
by jermng
Mon Feb 23, 2009 1:53 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: I'm a beginner think I start off really badly
Replies: 11
Views: 14689

Kenny, all is not lost. Your binos CAN still be used to learn the night sky. Just put it on any tripod you might have lying around at home or borrow from friends first if you don't want to spend money on a tripod at this stage. I used to just lay a groundsheet on the floor and lie down to enjoy the ...
by jermng
Mon Feb 09, 2009 8:00 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Saturn 09.02.2009
Replies: 9
Views: 4294

Colourful ... the colors look like the original Macintosh logo ... :)
by jermng
Fri Feb 06, 2009 1:37 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: *SOLD* WTS: Telescope+Mount+Accessories
Replies: 12
Views: 7525

Mount Sold.

Mod pls lock thread. Thanks!
by jermng
Wed Feb 04, 2009 9:59 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: *SOLD* WTS: Telescope+Mount+Accessories
Replies: 12
Views: 7525

It will JUST be able to hold but I dont recommend it. It can hold an 8" SCT but an 8" newtonian will be more difficult due to the length ...
by jermng
Fri Jan 30, 2009 1:48 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: *SOLD* WTS: Telescope+Mount+Accessories
Replies: 12
Views: 7525

It's the same mount in my avatar .. haha ... I'll send u more pics soon .. :)