SingAstro Sidewalk Astronomy: Aug 28 Tiong Bahru Park

Alright, this is for sharing of your observation experience. Or, if you are arranging gatherings, star-gazing expeditions or just want some company to go observing together, you can shout it out here.
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vangel
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guys! this is going to be my first obs session. I am hoping to meet you guys and also learn whats the best way to start and what I need to get started. Hopefully i can also try some of the scopes, no idea on those. I was just gonna buy one and point it up at the sky then see how goes the jupiter red spot. xD
lucky i do some research first and find out its a bit more complicated than that. One of my friends suggested i join a local group if there is one. lucky for me there is a good astro group right here. Hope the weather dont cancel the session.

Looking forward to it very much

cheers!!!
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yybmage
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Wow, its clever of you to get some info first. Its good, infact very good if you want to research on what scop you want to buy.
Blast off!!!!!!!
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10,000rpm
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Post by 10,000rpm »

Vangel,

I will bring my Celestron Omni XLT 150mm reflector and the Orion ST 130mm reflector for you to try out.

The Orion is very cheap at USD$109 only [before shipping and without any mount]. It comes with 2 eyepieces as well.

Cheers.
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rlow
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guys! this is going to be my first obs session. I am hoping to meet you guys and also learn whats the best way to start and what I need to get started. Hopefully i can also try some of the scopes, no idea on those. I was just gonna buy one and point it up at the sky then see how goes the jupiter red spot. xD
lucky i do some research first and find out its a bit more complicated than that. One of my friends suggested i join a local group if there is one. lucky for me there is a good astro group right here. Hope the weather dont cancel the session.
Good! Come over to try out our scopes and ask us questions. We will be happy to advise and help you.
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Canopus Lim
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I think I will be able to go this time. If arrive at 9.30pm ok?
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Canopus Lim
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Canopus Lim wrote:I think I will be able to go this time. If arrive at 9.30pm ok?
I can bring my 88mm refractor if it is needed. This Friday would be able to join you guys.
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antares2063
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hi i will drop by to take a look....:)
I miss the place where stars shine bright, to gaze upwards in awe of the sight
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guangwei
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Me too! :mryellow:
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rlow
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Post by rlow »

If arrive at 9.30pm ok?
We are usually there from 7.30pm to 10.30pm or later, so it should be ok. You can also call us first to check, especially if you are coming later.

I will bring along my parrots.... [smilie=waiting.gif]
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vangel
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Post by vangel »

thanks all you guys.quite excited to see those scopes an whats it like. 1000rpm, thanks for the suggestion. hope to get a scope about that budget soon. Btw, who do i call when i am on my way there. i dont have a number. i was plannign to make my way over to the park and look for a bunch of red torchlights :-/
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