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by Gary
Fri Nov 14, 2003 5:58 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Saturn Watch 2003 FAQ
Replies: 5
Views: 3802

3.0 When to observe Saturn Q3.1 : When is Saturn visible in the night sky for this period ? A3.1 : From dd/mm 2003 to dd/mm 2004. (members please help to fill in the blanks.thanks) Q3.2 : In Singapore, at what time Saturn rises from the horizon on 31st December 2003 ( or early 1 Jan 2004) ? A3.2 : ...
by Gary
Fri Nov 14, 2003 5:46 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Saturn Watch 2003 FAQ
Replies: 5
Views: 3802

SATURN WATCH 2003 FAQ ( last updated on 6 Dec 2003 ) Important Disclaimer : The authors of this FAQ and SingAstro are *NOT* responsible for any direct or indirect consequences associated with the publication and use of this document. Also, *DO NOT* look directly into the Sun, with or without optica...
by Gary
Fri Nov 14, 2003 5:29 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Saturn Watch 2003 FAQ
Replies: 5
Views: 3802

Saturn Watch 2003 FAQ

In anticipation of the next big thing for planetary astronomy, I would like to start the ball rolling by compiling an FAQ list specific to Saturn Watch 2003 in Singapore. The objectives of this FAQ are : 1. Clear up misconceptions among SingAstro members (including myself) so that we don't mislead o...
by Gary
Thu Nov 13, 2003 9:06 pm
Forum: Feedback Corner/Test Corner
Topic: "phpBB critical error "
Replies: 2
Views: 3269

"phpBB critical error "

Could not access this forum at about 2pm ++ today.

The error message shown was "phpBB critical error : ... ... "

Not sure if the error is due to the net connection on my side or the server end.

Hope this info help the forum owner/moderators to troubleshoot this issue.
by Gary
Thu Nov 13, 2003 8:47 pm
Forum: Singastro.org Announcements & News
Topic: Joint order from S&T online - reduce shipping charges
Replies: 6
Views: 6312

Hi CC, Thanks for your help. For those who are still interested, do continue to pm me. I am trying to finalise the order by this coming Sunday evening. Let me know your finalised order list and I will be able to provide you your shipping rate based on the finalised combined order. You can then compa...
by Gary
Wed Nov 12, 2003 7:31 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Kinokuniya 20% off
Replies: 0
Views: 2039

Kinokuniya 20% off

From 8 Nov 2003 - 31 Dec 2003. 20% off all books and foreign magazines. ( I called them to confirm this) So magazines like "Sky and Telescope" and "Astronomy" are eligible for this promotion also. Just cut out the coupons (4 each) from each Saturday's The Straits Times during the...
by Gary
Wed Nov 12, 2003 7:17 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Computer Times - online defamation articles
Replies: 0
Views: 2225

Computer Times - online defamation articles

Please read these articles if you have not already done so from today's Computer Times. Especially if you are a forum owner/moderator. "Watch what you say online" http://computertimes.asia1.com.sg/issues/story/0,5104,1577,00.html? "Can't hide behind an ISP or online forum" http:/...
by Gary
Wed Nov 12, 2003 7:02 pm
Forum: Singastro.org Announcements & News
Topic: Joint order from S&T online - reduce shipping charges
Replies: 6
Views: 6312

Hi Debash,

Thanks for your reply. I received your PM. PM'ed you back.
Let us wait for a few more days and see if there are others who want to join us. :lol:
by Gary
Wed Nov 12, 2003 4:19 pm
Forum: Singastro.org Announcements & News
Topic: Joint order from S&T online - reduce shipping charges
Replies: 6
Views: 6312

Joint order from S&T online - reduce shipping charges

I am thinking of buying some stuff from Sky and Telescope online :
http://skyandtelescope.com/shopatsky/default.asp

If you are interested also, do send me a private message. Perhaps we can save some money from the shipping charges by consolidating the orders.
by Gary
Wed Nov 12, 2003 2:51 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: sgyahoo-Celestron FirstScope Tabletop 76 - $300 starting bid
Replies: 1
Views: 3229

sgyahoo-Celestron FirstScope Tabletop 76 - $300 starting bid

Sorry for the confusing subject title (again?) :lol: sgyahoo = sg yahoo auctions I tried to be as super clear as possible this time but I think I hit the subject title character limit. 8) Here's the link : http://page.auctions.shopping.yahoo.com/sg/auction/81838884?aucview=0x23 Official Specs : http...