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by anat
Thu Feb 12, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Time to Capture Saturn!
Replies: 10
Views: 5920

I want to see the Saturn without rings :)
BTW, nice shot!!

Anat
by anat
Sun Dec 28, 2008 7:51 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Camera for Astrophotography
Replies: 16
Views: 7645

Go for 450D. I just finished modifying the 450D by removing an IR filter. You no longer need a shutter cable. Everything is controlled via a USB cable.
by anat
Sun Dec 21, 2008 5:43 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS:GPDX
Replies: 15
Views: 7536

GPD = GPDX GPD is the mount sold in Japan. GPDX is the mount sold outside Japan. The maximum load capacity claimed for each mount is based on the mechanical design of the mount itself. The limiting factors can be the scope length, a tripod or wind condition, etc. A tripod is usually a choice of any ...
by anat
Tue Dec 09, 2008 4:34 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Scope Hibernation..
Replies: 10
Views: 6530

It is the stargazing season for Myanmar and Thailand. Send them up here to fully utilize your toys :)
by anat
Sun Nov 02, 2008 6:15 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB: manfotto tripod with 410 gear head
Replies: 4
Views: 2457

Note that slow motion control of the 410 gear head causes some vibrations because knobs are quite stiff. It may not be good for a long focal length.
It is worth reviewing some simple alt az mounts for example UA microstar, Stellarvue M1.

Anat
by anat
Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:07 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Yahoo! - My First DSO :)
Replies: 4
Views: 2521

Good start!!

Anat
by anat
Fri Oct 10, 2008 7:21 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: What is the most popular car forum in Singapore?
Replies: 10
Views: 6833

It is different. It is the pearl white. You cannot resist!!! :)
by anat
Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:54 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: What is the most popular car forum in Singapore?
Replies: 10
Views: 6833

White CR-V + white scope [smilie=good-job.gif]
You can get about 10-12 km/liter with the new CRV.
by anat
Wed Oct 01, 2008 3:25 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: AP 130 f/6.3 Gran Turismo #38 (FOR SALE)
Replies: 31
Views: 15307

Congrats!!! You will need an AP diagonal.
by anat
Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:18 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: My best shot - Jupiter
Replies: 3
Views: 2229

Very nice indeed !!!

Anat