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- Wed Jul 11, 2018 5:08 pm
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Fabricating Low Latitude Wedges for Equatorial Mount
- Replies: 3
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Re: Fabricating Low Latitude Wedges for Equatorial Mount
Thanks for your suggestions. 3D printing is an interesting idea.
- Sun Jun 24, 2018 9:58 pm
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Where to buy Losmandy or Astro-physics GEM mounts
- Replies: 1
- Views: 20871
Re: Where to buy Losmandy or Astro-physics GEM mounts
I'm exploring this also. I have found that BH Photo in the US has ridiculously low shipping rates. I have been a long time customer of theirs from the days they had photography products only. However, these are just online-retailers. Alternatively, there are some specialist shops overseas that will ...
- Tue Jun 19, 2018 2:08 am
- Forum: Equipment Discussions
- Topic: Fabricating Low Latitude Wedges for Equatorial Mount
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5381
Fabricating Low Latitude Wedges for Equatorial Mount
I've been considering getting an equatorial mount as a replacement for my Alt-Az mount. It seems like some of the mounts like the EQ6-R can't reach our 1 deg north latitude and a custom built wedge will be required. Would anyone have advice on where to fabricate such a custom built wedge if the manu...
- Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:54 pm
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: White Light Sunspot
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2077
White Light Sunspot
Following up on an earlier post on the beginner forum, here is one of my attempts at a white light image of a recent active region. I was really quite surprised at the detail that could be captured. https://astrob.in/334450/0/rawthumb/gallery/get.jpg?insecure Unfortunately, the sun has been rather q...
- Wed Mar 07, 2018 6:25 pm
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: Milky Way in Singapore
- Replies: 17
- Views: 22451
Re: Milky Way in Singapore
That's cool!
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing.
- Tue Mar 06, 2018 4:00 pm
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: Milky Way in Singapore
- Replies: 17
- Views: 22451
Re: Milky Way in Singapore
Wow!
How did you go about capturing these photos? Is there a guide that you could point me to?
Thanks!
How did you go about capturing these photos? Is there a guide that you could point me to?
Thanks!
- Sat Feb 24, 2018 1:23 am
- Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
- Topic: Borrowing/Loaning Equipment for Private Stargazing Event
- Replies: 0
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Borrowing/Loaning Equipment for Private Stargazing Event
Some people from my church are planning a stargazing session for our primary/secondary school children and friends at the end of May. We have access to a couple of SCTs and are looking to borrow/lease a few more telescopes. I'm wondering if any have suggestions about who we might be able to approach...
- Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:00 pm
- Forum: Beginners Forums
- Topic: Storage for telescope to prevent fungus buildup
- Replies: 6
- Views: 14383
Re: Storage for telescope to prevent fungus buildup
Hi! I try to keep the tube in a dry cabinet. That's probably the best way to keep it dry overall. This has kept my camera lenses fungus-free for more than 10 years. Another alternative (though I'm not sure how effective) is to keep it in a plastic bag (e.g. the packaging it came with) with a big pac...
- Tue Jan 02, 2018 7:15 pm
- Forum: Beginners Forums
- Topic: Advice on Solar Observation in Singapore
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14204
- Sat Dec 30, 2017 4:54 pm
- Forum: Beginners Forums
- Topic: Advice on Solar Observation in Singapore
- Replies: 5
- Views: 14204
Re: Advice on Solar Observation in Singapore
Thanks Chia!
Yes, there is plenty to learn even when starting with white light.
Will seek your experience when I decide to go further.
Yes, there is plenty to learn even when starting with white light.
Will seek your experience when I decide to go further.