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by alvinsclee
Sat May 30, 2009 9:38 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Sidewalk astro just now at primary school
Replies: 14
Views: 6007

There is a similiar astro-promoting in my school this morning. We were having a carnival to help raise funds for Children's Cancer Foundation. One of the activities was having a portable planetarium rented from Singapore Science Centre. I was the presenter for the kids and adults who drop by the pla...
by alvinsclee
Mon Jun 30, 2008 9:56 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: MWTS : Rare GSO 8" f/4 newtonian (with photos!)
Replies: 15
Views: 8370

VinSnr,
You've got mail :)
by alvinsclee
Sun Jun 29, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: MWTS : Rare GSO 8" f/4 newtonian (with photos!)
Replies: 15
Views: 8370

I already owned a Vixen R200SS... but VinSnr's offer is tempting to me. Was checking out a comparison review... http://www.cloudynights.com/ubbthreads/showflat.php/Cat/0/Number/1415200/page/0/view/collapsed/sb/5/o/all/fpart/1 More details and photos to tempt me further? OK, checking my bank account ...
by alvinsclee
Fri Apr 18, 2008 9:26 pm
Forum: Vendors corner
Topic: GOOD NEWS TO ALL !
Replies: 13
Views: 16824

Congrats, Robin!
Wonderful to have more choices and more resources :)
by alvinsclee
Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:31 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Help! Do not want to go obbing with yucky guy~~
Replies: 35
Views: 15321

Cheryl, I guess you got to be straight to the point to this person. It's about being fair to each other because both time and effort are precious. If he is REALLY interested in astronomy, introduce him to Singastro. For obs, come with us. Let him get the subtle hint that there are lots of 'big broth...
by alvinsclee
Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:21 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Star Trek Goodies
Replies: 44
Views: 23270

Oh no... these goodies are going to wreck my lazy weekends...

Thanks for the post, fellow trekkie :)
by alvinsclee
Mon Nov 19, 2007 7:53 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: SOLD : AM-PRO 160Litres Dry Cabinet
Replies: 12
Views: 6017

Alamak... you should also tell me you are selling your dry-cabinet. Can I get it for the R200SS that I buy from you? :)
by alvinsclee
Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:33 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: For Sale : Vixen R200SS 8 Inch Newtonian (SOLD)
Replies: 13
Views: 5989

Holy Cow! Mrngbss... this is the kind of scope and aperture I was looking for... somebody please throw away my ATM card quick!!! My new mantra: "I will not buy it... I will not buy it... I will..." (give up fighting myself)

Junwei, can discuss with you more? I'll pm you now.
by alvinsclee
Sat Nov 17, 2007 4:16 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: My Yellow William Optics 102 ED pics!
Replies: 25
Views: 9630

Yellow (aperture) Fever... deadly affliction!
Prognosis is poor... will succumb to fast rising temperature and heavily-drained resources.
;)
by alvinsclee
Sun Nov 11, 2007 2:46 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: Vixen ED80Sf 3.15" Apochromatic Refractor OTA
Replies: 4
Views: 2889

Thanks Weixing for the compliments. The APO refractor gave me good times viewing distant stars from home (not the neighbourhood stars inside flats!!!). I wish to pass the joy of introductory amateur astronomy to others. I have progressed to the deeper parts of universe... following the footsteps of ...