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by Mariner
Wed May 16, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: My Comet Lovejoy photo won TWAN Photo Contest 2012!
Replies: 26
Views: 6642

Re: My Comet Lovejoy photo won TWAN Photo Contest 2012!

Congratulations! All your hardships have paid off!

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by Mariner
Mon May 14, 2012 10:00 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Red tree revisited.
Replies: 6
Views: 1913

Re: Red tree revisited.

(O_O)

WOW.....
by Mariner
Mon May 14, 2012 4:06 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: astrozap solar glass filter and repost of items
Replies: 5
Views: 2757

Re: WTS: astrozap solar glass filter and repost of items

Is it hard to fix on the RDPS bracket onto the SCT? Was told to use this if I want to switch to a finderscope from the red-dot finder. Item 3 reserve for now please. Thanks! :) Mariner, The shoe comes with slots to accommodate variable spacing of between 0.8 inch to 1.5 inch. I presume your SCT com...
by Mariner
Mon May 14, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS: astrozap solar glass filter and repost of items
Replies: 5
Views: 2757

Re: WTS: astrozap solar glass filter and repost of items

Is it hard to fix on the RDPS bracket onto the SCT? Was told to use this if I want to switch to a finderscope from the red-dot finder.

Item 3 reserve for now please. Thanks! :)
by Mariner
Sun May 13, 2012 7:40 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Another Online Telescope Scam Shop -- C2 Optics Centre
Replies: 14
Views: 9483

Re: Another Online Telescope Scam Shop -- C2 Optics Centre

Ah. My bad. Maybe he hasn't updated address?
by Mariner
Sun May 13, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Nexstar mount problem (Case closed)
Replies: 29
Views: 10252

Re: Nexstar mount problem

7AH definitely not enough for 3 nights without recharging. I had a 4AH gel battery for my N8. Powering up the N8 at dusk and keeping it on throughout plus using it for my OTA heater (on minimum heat) and the battery went dead around 5-6 am the next morning. My guess your 7A should be able to last a...
by Mariner
Sun May 13, 2012 3:57 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Another Online Telescope Scam Shop -- C2 Optics Centre
Replies: 14
Views: 9483

Re: Another Online Telescope Scam Shop -- C2 Optics Centre

I was in the area and decided to drop by Peninsula Plaza to check out staroptics' listed office address. Instead I find some other company there instead. What does Staroptics in Peninsula Plaza got to do with C2 Optics Centre in Woodlands? Just thought to highlight another potential instead of clut...
by Mariner
Sun May 13, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Another Online Telescope Scam Shop -- C2 Optics Centre
Replies: 14
Views: 9483

Re: Another Online Telescope Scam Shop -- C2 Optics Centre

I was in the area and decided to drop by Peninsula Plaza to check out staroptics' listed office address. Instead I find some other company there instead.
by Mariner
Sat May 12, 2012 9:41 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Nexstar mount problem (Case closed)
Replies: 29
Views: 10252

Re: Nexstar mount problem

Glad you problem is resolved. The 7Ah version is enough to last you a few sessions; don't need the 17Ah unless you are hooking up lots of power hungry equipment such as dew heaters and electronic equipment. I see. Thanks for the insight. So even if I just add on some heat strips a 7Ah tank should b...