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by mrngbss
Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:26 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Science Centre may take back Astro-Scientific shop space
Replies: 12
Views: 5194

Jeremy,
so you upgraded. were there difficulties in performing the upgrade? I'm may go down on Monday (afternoon) to view the WOs. Easier to talk and easier to buy(after seeing the real thing). Anyone going down as well, would appreciate to meet more astro buffs too!
by mrngbss
Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:10 pm
Forum: Beginners Forums
Topic: suggestions on what telescopes to purchase
Replies: 38
Views: 26332

VinSnr,

Are you selling a second hand 5i (5i right?) or are you recommending to buy a new piece for a little more than S$800?
by mrngbss
Thu Apr 13, 2006 6:00 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: mrngbss - I have no Equipment Yet!
Replies: 9
Views: 3170

neoterryjoe wrote:wa.. mrngbss, stress ah.. i didnt know puting nothing on the equipment database can also get chased by people one... :D
Equipment I have none, but access to a variety of equipment, heheh, I have full access... :D
by mrngbss
Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:01 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Serious about adding a refractor to my Zero collection
Replies: 23
Views: 6732

Another add-on too. That triplet package is a little far off (S$3000 from McGill).

Do you know where I can find out the design and construction diff between MG and ZS scopes?
by mrngbss
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:59 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Serious about adding a refractor to my Zero collection
Replies: 23
Views: 6732

Jeremy, You mentioned the WO anniversary model, u refering to the Zenithstar Flourite Doublet (Red coloured version)? True APO, meaning all elements are high Rrefractive index (ED quality..or..)? What's WRZ of scopes? Heard that the flourite lenses of WOs are fixed at the rear, what's the diff betwe...
by mrngbss
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:33 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Serious about adding a refractor to my Zero collection
Replies: 23
Views: 6732

Serious about adding a refractor to my Zero collection

I'm seriously thinking of adding a 80mm refractor to my collection. Only 80mm, for 1 specific reason. hee.. I'm aiming at the William Optics, Megrez or ZenithStar. Heard from Robin(McGill), read the WO website, read reviews, but yet to hear from users. Televues are fine, and I dun seem to remembers ...
by mrngbss
Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:19 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Science Centre may take back Astro-Scientific shop space
Replies: 12
Views: 5194

jeremy,

Noticed you have a 80mm Megrez SD. How much did you buy? Does it come just the OTA?
by mrngbss
Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:36 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Newly Designed Celestron Website
Replies: 4
Views: 2051

Their revamp of the website has been long overdue. Meade's website is amazing, especially the publicity on the latest giant mount.

OPT is taking orders already.
by mrngbss
Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:02 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Science Centre may take back Astro-Scientific shop space
Replies: 12
Views: 5194

I hope that they stay too, as it is a convenient place to go to (for people like me with no car). His alternative location (if still the same one he is thinking of shifting to) is abit inconvenient, although it will look big and impressive.