SingAstro

Thanks Note: I have seen the embedded images disappear a few times. You can click on URL to see them if they are missing. 1. B/W sun - http://i.pbase.com/g4/08/993808/2/136521470.RyF7kx53.jpg 2. Orange Sun - http://i.pbase.com/g4/08/993808/2/136521964.Bqh3DLbb.jpg 3. Zoom-in view of sunspot 1257 - h...

Cant see the image on my com even after login. Sorry guys, I still couldn't figure out how to turn on HTML :( Thanks Gary for embedding the picture. Alternatively you have visit pbase to see the original size image: http://www.pbase.com/yltansg/image/136493056/original The challenge is to have both...

http://i.pbase.com/g4/08/993808/2/136493056.xNfOaLmG.jpg Sun taken with Borg 76 and Solarscope SF 50 filter at 5:40pm. In this picture, West is pointing upwards. Simply rotate this picture anticlockwise by 90 degree to point North in its right direction. A reference picture can be found at http://s...

Hi Bergkamp,

I have dropped you a PM.

Alfred

Thanks to Remus and Timothy about not skimping on shipping. Will stay with shippers that have good track records. Thanks to all for your precious feedback. It has helped in making decision to buy this mount. You have given me support and assurance that we can learn with and from one another. Cheers ...

Hi Cloudcover, You are right about lower shipping cost. I am working on it. BTW how much did the SXD cost you? Alfred Congrats on the ability to pick up an EM500! :) For me, even if I could afford one, I still probably can't make use of it! I'm not sure what the weight of the EM500 is but if domesti...

Hi Mymoon, Thanks for the info on the wedge. The seller has set the mount for latitude 1 degree. I have attached photos of that setting. Is a wedge still necessary when the mount can be set to 1 deg? Oh, I don't own a EM400. I have used it, that all :) Alfred Hi Mymoon, According to the seller, the ...

Hi Remus, 10" Meade LX200R and/or 10" Meade LXD55 SN10 for now. With Timoth's help I have built a permanent pier for the iEQ45. Unfortunately, either of these with imaging train are beyond the iEQ45 load capacity. Got to start looking at investing in a heavy duty mount :) Alfred pardon my ...

Hi Mymoon, Thanks for pointing it out about the need for a wedge. I need to tap on your experience here. According to the seller, the manual mentioned that altitude adjustment is from 20-50 degree - not suitable for use in this location. On my request seller have checked and confirmed that it can be...

Hi Wu, Thanks, the Paramount Mx is definitely a good choice. It has latest design and fantastic support. One of my concerns is there is fewer support group on the web for EM 500. On the other hand, I'm used a EM400 for 1 year plus and am impressed by it. A tough choice indeed... i think i will try g...