hi people! I'm new to astronomy. currently still looking for that "right" hobby that I will continue for a long time... Hopefully ...
so I want to start up my astronomy hobby with something at a low price. basically my budget is around 300 (won't be spending so much if i don't like it -_-)?
any suggestions or anyone of you selling something that can fit into this pathetic price range
cheers!
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Hi Ke Jun,
Welcome to singastro. Do you live in a pte property or plan to observe in school? I have this table top 4.25 inch newtonian known as the edmund scientifc astroscan telescope for sale. It is simple to use, rugged and low maintenance, but since it is table top, you got to use it on a table. I am offering it for 420 sgd
Welcome to singastro. Do you live in a pte property or plan to observe in school? I have this table top 4.25 inch newtonian known as the edmund scientifc astroscan telescope for sale. It is simple to use, rugged and low maintenance, but since it is table top, you got to use it on a table. I am offering it for 420 sgd
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Hi,Ke Jun
I am a old guy--now 50++ who started at the age of 10.Actually in the good old days,no need to spend.The first thing is to be able to recognise some --star pattern--and hence buy a cheapo star map--or photocopy one--and start recognising say Orion,Southern cross--the easy one.Then,join in some obs session to see the scope and then do buying according to your likes.My 2 cents.
I am a old guy--now 50++ who started at the age of 10.Actually in the good old days,no need to spend.The first thing is to be able to recognise some --star pattern--and hence buy a cheapo star map--or photocopy one--and start recognising say Orion,Southern cross--the easy one.Then,join in some obs session to see the scope and then do buying according to your likes.My 2 cents.
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One of the best ways to be meet the experienced guys here and ask them questions. They usually have ob sessions quite frequently depending on weather and can cancel last min due to cloudy skies.
Lastly have fun and be amazed by the wonders of the universe.
Lastly have fun and be amazed by the wonders of the universe.
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My advice is to join weixing's sessions at tampines or remus' sessions at eunos and appreciate what type of equipment is available before deciding what to buy. By then you would have saved more than $300!
My advice is to join weixing's sessions at tampines or remus' sessions at eunos and appreciate what type of equipment is available before deciding what to buy. By then you would have saved more than $300!
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Yes finally some one same age as me. Anyway if you live at north side maybe you wanna come join us,me and kensou, on obs session every friday . Both of us own a small scopes but different design and mount .If you are interested you can drop me a pm or sms me , 98989257. Hope to see you this friday .
When you saw me on your optical lens or mirror it is late.
One of the best ways to be meet the experienced guys here and ask them questions. They usually have ob sessions quite frequently depending on weather and can cancel last min due to cloudy skies.
Lastly have fun and be amazed by the wonders of the universe.
welcome to singastro!
My advice is to join weixing's sessions at tampines or remus' sessions at eunos and appreciate what type of equipment is available before deciding what to buy. By then you would have saved more than $300! cute
Yes finally some one same age than me. Anyway if you live at north side maybe you wanna come join us,me and kensou, on obs session every friday . Both of us own a small scopes but different design and mount .If you are interested you can drop me a pm or sms me , 98989257. Hope to see you this friday .
thanks for all the advice, will stay around the forum to pick up a few tips firstyay! welcome welcome! smile Do join us in obs session in sembawang every friday if you live in north side, my place have good viewing skies ^^
currently a lot going on. have 'o' level to worry about . by the time i finish my 'o' level, will be able to work and earn some revenue. plus have quite a handful of information about astronomy by then.
btw, sorry kensou... living quite far from the north >.< i'm situated in the west
cheers!