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by jeffyen
Mon Jan 05, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Comet Lovejoy Party + Equip Festival 2015!!! [10 Jan 2015]
Replies: 113
Views: 62099

Re: Comet Lovejoy Party + Equip Festival 2015!!! [10 Jan 201

Here's mine:

Brand and model: Celestron Nexstar 8SE
Optical Design: Schmidt-Cassegrain
Aperture: 8"
Focal length: 80"
Focal ratio: f/10
Mount type: Single Fork Arm Altazimuth, GOTO with SkyQLink wifi/iPad/SkySafari
by jeffyen
Tue Jun 10, 2014 6:43 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: COSMOS: A Spacetime Odyssey (National Geographic Channel)
Replies: 28
Views: 93312

Re: COSMOS: A Spacetime Odyssey (National Geographic Channel

COSMOS blu-ray to be released on 10 June 2014! Can pre-order now. (credit: @SethMacFarlane :)) http://www.amazon.com/Cosmos-A-Spacetime-Odyssey-Blu-ray/dp/B00IWULSTC/ref=sr_1_1?s=movies-tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1398694612&sr=1-1&keywords=Neil+Degrasse+Tyson It's out on Amazon today! I don't s...
by jeffyen
Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:50 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Bringing a scope on a plane
Replies: 5
Views: 3926

Re: Bringing a scope on a plane

Hi everyone, Has anyone here brought their telescope on a flight before? I plan to take my 6 inch SCT with me, with the OTA and fork arm as hand carried luggage, while the mount will go in the cargo. Of course, both will be kept in bags padded with towels and bubble wrap. However, I'm still worried...
by jeffyen
Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Bringing a scope on a plane
Replies: 5
Views: 3926

Re: Bringing a scope on a plane

Hi everyone, Has anyone here brought their telescope on a flight before? I plan to take my 6 inch SCT with me, with the OTA and fork arm as hand carried luggage, while the mount will go in the cargo. Of course, both will be kept in bags padded with towels and bubble wrap. However, I'm still worried...
by jeffyen
Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:18 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Meade bought over
Replies: 9
Views: 4868

Re: Meade bought over

Wow!! This is quite incredible...
by jeffyen
Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:54 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Meade bought over
Replies: 9
Views: 4868

Re: Meade bought over

"Meade Instruments will be led by Joseph A. Lupica as Chief Executive Officer. Joe brings over 25 years of experience in the Optical Industry and is eager to lead the current management team...." Waitttt a minute... That name sounds familiar! Just checked it and... http://www.celestron.com...
by jeffyen
Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:42 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Frustrating Experince with Amazon
Replies: 13
Views: 28933

Re: Frustrating Experince with Amazon

EPILOGUE: After sending my feed back, Amazon proposed a $ 20 discount from my next order. I refused it and requested them to reinstate my order which they cancelled, which they said they cannot. So we settled for a refund. Yesterday they informed me that they have removed my feedback comments, stat...
by jeffyen
Wed Sep 25, 2013 12:20 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: Help in identifying the Constellation
Replies: 11
Views: 15106

Re: Help in identifying the Constellation

I really like looking at the P. If the sky is cloudy, on the road can see too lol

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by jeffyen
Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Electronic Dry Cabinet for Nexstar 8SE OTA
Replies: 14
Views: 10559

Re: Electronic Dry Cabinet for Nexstar 8SE OTA

Just adding another data point to this thread. I house the 8SE vertically.

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