First Obsession in Singapore?

Canopus Lim · Post by **Canopus Lim** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:55 am

How about Saturday night or next Monday night? I will find the Bedok place.

Post by **acc** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 12:34 pm

Can't confirm for Sat yet, will contact you offline tomorrow. Hoping for clear skies!

Canopus Lim · Post by **Canopus Lim** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:18 pm

Weixing,

Where exactly is that field? There seems to be many parks around that area. Could you give me the road name or park name?

Also, is the Bedok Long John Silver carpark top floor accessible?

Thanks.

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 1:40 pm

The bedok long john is no longer a nice place due to the construction work nearby. The bedok south one is very near my place! anyone can loan me Astroslew mount? i can bring my 10" along. I'm mountless at the moment :-(

Tachyon · Post by **Tachyon** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 2:31 pm

Wah! All the big guns coming out! I wanna go! Count me in guys!

Post by **weixing** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:05 pm

Hi,

Where exactly is that field? There seems to be many parks around that area. Could you give me the road name or park name?

It's directly behind Bedok South Secondary School. I think the road beside it is Jln Langgar Bedok... it's a road between Bedok South Secondary School and a buddist temple.

Have a nice day.

Canopus Lim · Post by **Canopus Lim** » Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:55 pm

Ok thanks I got it. If this Saturday or coming Monday night is clear I will go there. You guys are welcome to take a look at the scope.

mrngbss · Post by **mrngbss** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:26 pm

Canopus Lim wrote:Vincent,

The base price (3k usd) is stated in the obsession website. I also added Argo Navis DSC, shroud, upgraded to JMI DX1 (the best JMI focuser. It works well enough for me), astrosystem dew heater, carrier for UTA etc it cost less than a corresponding Starmaster, Portaball, Teleport of about similar aperture.

Hey! Very nice Obby you have! Looks very solid and craftmanship is excellent. Good buy!

I'm not too clear about the Argo Navix DSC. Website says" Perform a quick two star alignment and off you go. No need to level your mount. It's fast and easy. As you move your scope, objects of interest are reported to you on the display in real-time. " Does it mean that Obby is computer controlled like a GOTO already?

If yes, then why is there the optional accessory of ServoCAT Goto Drive System? More precision in computer control?

Thanks.

Post by **VinSnr** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 1:00 am

mrngbss wrote:
Canopus Lim wrote:Vincent,

The base price (3k usd) is stated in the obsession website. I also added Argo Navis DSC, shroud, upgraded to JMI DX1 (the best JMI focuser. It works well enough for me), astrosystem dew heater, carrier for UTA etc it cost less than a corresponding Starmaster, Portaball, Teleport of about similar aperture.

Hey! Very nice Obby you have! Looks very solid and craftmanship is excellent. Good buy!

I'm not too clear about the Argo Navix DSC. Website says" Perform a quick two star alignment and off you go. No need to level your mount. It's fast and easy. As you move your scope, objects of interest are reported to you on the display in real-time. " Does it mean that Obby is computer controlled like a GOTO already?

If yes, then why is there the optional accessory of ServoCAT Goto Drive System? More precision in computer control?

Thanks.

The Argo Navis is a DSC..not a GOTO. You need to use your hands to push in the direction where the DSC tells you.

ServoCat on the other hand is a full GOTO

klutz · Post by **klutz** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 2:02 am

Ok thanks I got it. If this Saturday or coming Monday night is clear I will go there. You guys are welcome to take a look at the scope.

Xing Xing/Canopus, dun forget to SMS me if there's session. I may not be able to check the forum in time.

SUPER CLEAR SKY (hopefully Sat)

Regards