I am a newbie to astro

harlequin2902 · Post by **harlequin2902** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 12:19 pm

Well, since you are already a part of Singastro (home to the largest number and widest variety of scopes in Singapore ! 8) ) , you don't really have to struggle with the problems involved in buying a scope now since the situation is what it is now. You are still very young and there is still a wealth of opportunities in the future !

For now, just feel free to join us at any of our observing sessions and use ours. And rather than giving yourself a mental torture in worrying about a scope or no scope now, why not take this "opportunity" presented by the rainy season to fill yourself up with more knowledge, facts and information about Astronomy in general instead 8)

There are actually quite a few methods. For digital cameras, there are special adapters which are made to fit the specific camera, and allow you to attach the camera onto the eyepiece directly. A few types can be found here :

http://www.harlequinastronomics.com/stadapters.html

Post by **weixing** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 12:23 pm

Hi,
There are few ways to do this depend on what type of digital camera you have.

For my case, I use a eyepiece design for digital camera, so I just attach to my digital camera and insert in as a normal eyepiece. This is by far the easiest way to do it. You can use this method to take planet, moon and some deep sky objects. But remember, if you want to take good deep sky image, a good mount is a must and that is not cheap.

Hope the information is useful to you and have a nice day.

Post by **VinSnr** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 12:56 pm

IceAngel wrote:ya. i know wat u mean, sam.. but.. i know my parents well.. if they just let me buy a bino now.. i dun think they will let me buy a scope since they think a bino would be enough for stargazing as i just need a bino now for the lovely stars out there.. they are really realistic people, dun wan to waste anything.. haizz.. :? i am so troubled now..

anyway.. i have a question.. how do you use a digital camera for a scope to take picture?? snap on the eyepiece or use a cable to connect to the scope and take picture?? :?

dun worry la.....when you come out to work next time, you can buy anything.

Or go work at McDonalds during holidays.....and save some money for these.

I used to work at Mc, KFC, Pizza Hut and Burger King when I was young. It was pretty fun.....can chase skirts at the same time too....

IceAngel · Post by **IceAngel** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 1:01 pm

haha.. Vin.. "one stone kill two birds"

actually i dun mind hopping around u all to study all of ur scopes..

hmm.. may i know where can i find the star chart or those star positions thingy or is it called star calender online?? coz i can print that out other than photocopy those books... hehe..

Grievous · Post by **Grievous** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 1:07 pm

Try my website on "Stars Up!" I have listed a few places to get the star charts and etc.

Do join us when u can! We are more than glad to share our experience with you!

Charlie

starfirez · Post by **starfirez** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 2:04 pm

IceAngel wrote:$3.5k....
is a heaven to me.. i think to get 3.5k, i have to wait until after my NS..

oh gosh i've always thought that you are a girl!! sorry sorry *bows 90 degrees* cos your nick juz make me have the impression you are a gal lolx my parents are better than yours.. they are willing to buy me a scope (after naggin at them for 4 mths) but they say if i got retain then don't have already, and i just had my first paper today.. i think no hope alreadi *sobz*

Grievous · Post by **Grievous** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 2:08 pm

Well, dun worry starfirez, work harder!! Does your parents need a god-son? i dun nag for 4 months to get a scope, just show me the money!

Charlie

IceAngel · Post by **IceAngel** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 2:10 pm

hmm.. i sound like a girl?? hahaha.. itz ok.. always got ppl tell me that.. :X :X

dun despair bcoz of first paper.. just put in your very best, even if the result is not satisfying *touch wood, crossed fingers*, ur parents will understand and have mercy on you

tat's wat my parents told me since i was young..

IceAngel · Post by **IceAngel** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 2:12 pm

Grievous wrote:Well, dun worry starfirez, work harder!! Does your parents need a god-son? i dun nag for 4 months to get a scope, just show me the money!

Charlie

can leave me a space for tat.. i dun even have a scope

hehehe :oops: :?

starfirez · Post by **starfirez** » Mon Oct 06, 2003 2:13 pm

Grievous wrote:Well, dun worry starfirez, work harder!! Does your parents need a god-son? i dun nag for 4 months to get a scope, just show me the money!

Charlie

no charlie, i love my parents, wont torture them to have a god son like u lolx.