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by Gary
Mon Jun 23, 2014 12:24 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: NGC7000 & IC5070 in HST palette
Replies: 2
Views: 1921

Re: NGC7000 & IC5070 in HST palette

Heavenly! Thanks for sharing. [smilie=good-job.gif]
by Gary
Fri Jun 20, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: My little window...
Replies: 101
Views: 46302

Re: My little window...

Nice nebulosity!
by Gary
Thu Jun 19, 2014 2:48 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Designing a 26-inch Dobsonian Telescope by MrPinbout
Replies: 0
Views: 1801

Designing a 26-inch Dobsonian Telescope by MrPinbout

Anyone else getting goosebumps from watching these videos? :)

Part 1 --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUzLYdeni44



Part 2 --> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hfXRd_W7F4



Video credit: YouTuber MrPinbout (Danny in CloudyNights)
by Gary
Wed Jun 18, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Toa Payoh Sidewalk Astronomy tonight outside Courts - 18 Jun
Replies: 158
Views: 86597

Re: Toa Payoh Sidewalk Astronomy tonight outside Courts - 18

Weather permitting , I will be stargazing at open grounds outside Courts Toa Payoh tonight. Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2014 Time: From 8:00 PM onwards Venue: Open grounds outside Courts Toa Payoh [ Google Map ] [ Street View ] Come see Saturn and stars through telescope(s)! Free and open to public. All are ...
by Gary
Wed Jun 18, 2014 11:23 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Earth Hour Sidewalk Astro @Orchard Rd: Sat 19 Mar 2016
Replies: 53
Views: 60411

Re: Orchard Rd Sidewalk Astro Outreach: Sat 7 Jun 2014

Nice sidewalk! Regardless of yellow submarine or black tube, the crowd had a good time! :)
by Gary
Sat Jun 14, 2014 11:15 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: COSMOS: A Spacetime Odyssey (National Geographic Channel)
Replies: 28
Views: 92482

Re: COSMOS: A Spacetime Odyssey (National Geographic Channel

Repeat of COSMOS finale (episode 13) today on StarHub National Geographic Channel. Ch411 at 11:35am. Ch457 (HD) at 2:00pm.
by Gary
Wed Jun 11, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: COSMOS: A Spacetime Odyssey (National Geographic Channel)
Replies: 28
Views: 92482

Re: COSMOS: A Spacetime Odyssey (National Geographic Channel

About 6 hours ago, Dr Tyson reminded his followers there's 2 hours of extra stuff in the Blu-ray/DVD: "This special edition BluRay/DVD contains a full two hours of extras, including a mini-doc featuring behind-the-scenes coverage on the making of Cosmos and an interactive Cosmic Calendar."...
by Gary
Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:58 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Eco Farm Kluang - 31 May to 2 Jun 2014 with VJC Astro Club
Replies: 6
Views: 5010

Re: Eco Farm Kluang - 31 May to 2 Jun 2014 with VJC Astro Cl

Good job Mr Lee & VJC astro! [smilie=good-job.gif]

Base on photos alone, noticed the CATs were without dew shields. Any condensation issue throughout the nights?
by Gary
Wed Jun 11, 2014 11:55 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Mersing trip report: 30 May - 1 June 2014
Replies: 9
Views: 5613

Re: Mersing trip report: 30 May - 1 June 2014

Nice visual report and photos. Big tracking dob under clear skies, can't get any better than that!
by Gary
Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: My little window...
Replies: 101
Views: 46302

Re: My little window...

Hamburger Galaxy! Nice! [smilie=good-job.gif]