SingAstro

I agree... generally not advisable to bring telescope, bino (or even camera) into camp, unless you already have concurrence from your officer and the RPs. Alternatively, if you are on good terms with the RPs, maybe you can borrow their bino or IR... I have used them many times on night duties. rlow ...

Oh yes... I did see the planetarium show quite a few times many years ago. There was one ocasion when Sir Patrick Moore was there, and I had his autograph on one of his book somewhere.... Not just that, but I also actually got access to the control room to control the planetarium and other multi-med...

Hi Gary

Perhaps ZWCF could stand for Zoom, Wide (Field), Central Focus.

You can also check with that particular brand website/catalogue or ask the dealer that stock that bino.

I hope this helps...

Rlow
New Delhi

Hi Sam & companions,

Incidentally, I will be observing at East Coast this evening with my "3.1 inch finderscope with 5.8 degrees apparent FOV". If you guys should decide to stay overnight at East Coast, do give me a ring as I may join you. Thanks.

clear skies pls!
richard

Hi rich1 We can see these natural phenomena along the ecliptic at different times of the year independent of the constellations, as long as there is clear dark sky, no Milky Way in the background and no adjacent bright Moon, planets etc. They are called zodiacal lights because they are seen in the z...

mm..the coalsack is an interesting dso. I've never really saw it, even in mersing and will make a point to look out for it when I next go to mersing again.. Hi Richard(I) Furthermore....the zodiacal lights was also visible after twilight on 16 Apr 2004. Together with the sighting of the Veil Nebula...

But only three people have confirmed that they would be coming. Valmeeki, Samuel, and me. Quite dissapointing. Should we go ahead? Sam?

Hi guys... I can join you guys this sat with my c8... just confirm the place/ time and update me via sms.

clear skies pls...
rlow

...but so far on our 2 trips to the island, we didn't have any problems with dew. Well, for the first Batam trip at the southern coast on 03 Apr 04, I did get dew on my Megrez and Sphinx, but one heater pack got rid of the dew from the objective lens for the rest of the night. At this car park on 1...

Hi Nice map that has been created, though the highway is not indicated. Perhaps Weixing can print out and bring along, especially if a more detailed and updated map can be created. Incidentally, I have noted the geographical coordinates for four observation sites from the website recommended in a ea...

Hi Bernard

Good to hear from you. How is your Stellarvue scope?
OK. I will sms to you on subsequent trips; we will be glad to have your company for future observation sessions. If you want to do a quick observation session around our area, you can also contact or sms to me.

regards
rlow