Welcome to singastro!
Like all other newbies, i'll advise you to join in our observations and gain some experiences first before considering buying some of those 'expensive toys'!
Regards,
Sam
Hi Sam,
That's what im thinking of.
Need to know the basic first, then buy scope right? Cos not cheap i know.
Or if you don't mind getting a used telescope, you can check out our own Buy and Sell Section... there are currently a few good deals.
Anyway, what telescope to buy will mainly depend on your budget and what you want to observe.
Welcome again and have a nice day.
Hi Wei Xing,
All the while I ve this interest in astronomy but somehow didnt get to know ppl.
until yesterday then i found this forum, so happy.
I dun even know how to see the star constellation in the sky, can i still join u guys who are skillful?
Which part of Singapore do you live in? If you drive, then the location is not that critical to you. Most of us here don't drive, so we'll have to stick close to our location. The Singapore Poly ppl usually do their observing in SP, which is in the west. For the east, weixing will be doing their observations in some toa payoh area.
And yes, you CAN join in our observations. Anytime.
heroluvdisc wrote:
All the while I ve this interest in astronomy but somehow didnt get to know ppl.
until yesterday then i found this forum, so happy.
I dun even know how to see the star constellation in the sky, can i still join u guys who are skillful?
Hi Heroluvdisc,
Welcome to singastro, feel free to join us whenever the sky is clear.
h3xal wrote:juz to correct you...
Mingzhi is the new president...
lol
oh I see! nobody tells me this type of news...sigh...
you change presidents so often..! look at Bush, at least he seeks re-election..right Sam?
anyway, congrats minzhi...met you that day but didn't have time to talk much...
rich
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Sam Lee wrote:Which part of Singapore do you live in? If you drive, then the location is not that critical to you. Most of us here don't drive, so we'll have to stick close to our location. The Singapore Poly ppl usually do their observing in SP, which is in the west. For the east, weixing will be doing their observations in some toa payoh area.
And yes, you CAN join in our observations. Anytime.
Regards,
Sam
hi Sam,
I dun drive.
I live in Yishun.
So for a beginner normally spend about how much in a telescope (includes all necessary tools), roughly a guide?
Roughly 1000+ will do for a start.
If we are talking about binoculars here, which are more recommended for beginners, you may even spend less than 500 for a very good one.
Maybe you would like to join us for tomorrow (11/6) activities? Just got informed that there will be slide presentation of the photos from Venus Transit. Will start at around 5pm.
If you are interested, do contact me (91837064).
Sam Lee wrote:Maybe you would like to join us for tomorrow (11/6) activities? Just got informed that there will be slide presentation of the photos from Venus Transit. Will start at around 5pm.
If you are interested, do contact me (91837064).
Regards,
Sam
too bad, got work tmr.
will contact u once i can make it tks, Sam.
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