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by Robin Lee
Wed Nov 09, 2011 12:08 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Kodak on way to bankruptcy
Replies: 10
Views: 5544

Re: Kodak on way to bankruptcy

Saw a news item yesterday that the financial situation of Kodak is real bad . May be bankruptcy is on cards. Wonder what will happen to Kodak CCD based astro cameras. Looks like CMOS will take over. http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/28/10/2010/49772/bye-bye-ccd.htm BTW never knew that SBIG ...
by Robin Lee
Sun Oct 16, 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Draconids 2011
Replies: 20
Views: 5547

Re: Draconids 2011

Two of the meteors in the first photo above left persistent trains and I managed to create some animations showing how they drift with upper level wind: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/6234297850_618dbe3922_o.gif Great shots Jiahao! The title 天龍回歸 is very well matched to the theme. [smilie=good...
by Robin Lee
Sat Oct 15, 2011 10:18 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Draconids 2011
Replies: 20
Views: 5547

Re: Draconids 2011

Two of the meteors in the first photo above left persistent trains and I managed to create some animations showing how they drift with upper level wind: http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6037/6234297850_618dbe3922_o.gif Great shots Jiahao! The title 天龍回歸 is very well matched to the theme. [smilie=good...
by Robin Lee
Sun Aug 21, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: first AP run in.. a long time
Replies: 12
Views: 3801

Joyce, am not using a modded 40D. And no WB because BackyardEOS captures in RAW. I think my SNR is just too damn poor because of the short subs and bad light pollution. And I can't figure out the color-balance adjustment in DSS. So.. For the colour-balance adjustment in DSS, it's more for evaluatin...
by Robin Lee
Fri Aug 19, 2011 11:23 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: The OQO Portable Computer
Replies: 5
Views: 3174

This is so geeky!
by Robin Lee
Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:32 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Sedili Time Lapse
Replies: 21
Views: 5883

Great one Jiahao! :) I hope to join you guys during the next trip.
by Robin Lee
Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:37 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: CG5 @ 1° N
Replies: 50
Views: 18363

hi James, it is Mr Khoo Hua Seng whose company Xtrotech Sdn Bhd makes specialty robotics in Shah Alam for the car manufacturers. He is a friend of Robin (Kim Miau) who referred me to him. the wedge is actually my design :-) There is a flaw in the design though (not fatal, but a slight annoyance) in...
by Robin Lee
Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:19 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: IC1396 H-alpha (Work in progress)
Replies: 5
Views: 2490

Wow... where is the like button?
by Robin Lee
Fri Jul 29, 2011 2:15 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Obs Trip to Sedili Besar on 30 Jul 11
Replies: 12
Views: 4511

Have fun guys! I had a short period of extremely clear sky this evening around 8.30pm. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
by Robin Lee
Fri Jul 22, 2011 7:05 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: New Telescope Retailer in Singapore?
Replies: 17
Views: 18063

Anybody gave them a call?