Omega Centari, Sombrero Galaxy & Mini Mars

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Omega Centari, Sombrero Galaxy & Mini Mars

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Recently acquired the largest scope, 90mm refractor for APing, happy with the results expect for Mars, thinking of getting an Edge 8 SCT and a X4 Televue Power mate (2 years later may be)

Omega Centauri from Tampines

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M104 from Bedok South Field

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Mini Mars (some say Micro Mars) from Bedok South Field

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Nice shots Peter! Love your omega centauri especially :)
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Hi Alex, thanks, with your 110 Stellavue, better resolution can be obtained, i saw Ivan's shot, his resolution is super, using Asgtrograph 8" imaging Newton if remember correctly ..
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Wonderful shot of an old favourite, "the Omega". Peter!
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Thanks Airconvent, had viewed it though the refractor, one of the "shiokest" object i had observed so far, without electronics, bright & distinct ..
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Hi ptr, Nice image. I m kana stuck by location [smilie=crying3.gif] . I have to move out to get others objects those are facing to south. I am facing to the location mostly are very dim objects from 20 to 90deg az. not easy to bring this beast setup out, also need higher amp bat to run. have to rethink for mobile trolley.
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Thanks Kimo, we see you have been doing a great job in helping us to boost confidence in doing AP in SG Sky by pushing the Magnitude constraint, light pollution constrain, "cannot do mind set" constraint etc. to the limit, cheers ..
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Peter,

Wow, Your AP skill improve a lot.
Nice photo.
Can't imagine when you lay your hand on the Edge HD 8".

Shoot more...
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Thanks Mr Beginner, secret training lah, lol ..
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Nice! OC season is back! :)
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