Observation Session: Saturday, 09 Apr 2005(Cancelled)

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Observation Session: Saturday, 09 Apr 2005(Cancelled)

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Hi,
Date : Saturday, 09 Apr 2005
Time : 22:00
Venue: The grass field between the Tampines Swimming Complex main entrance, Mosque and the Tampines Sport Complex.


Moon Info
Set Time: 19:37
Illum: 1.4% :D


Jupiter Info
Rise Time: 18:45
RA : 12h 51m
DEC : -03d 47'
Mag : -2.0


Saturn Info
Set Time: 01:28
RA : 07h 28m
DEC : +22d 02'
Mag : 1.2

My main objective will be testing out my C5 (didn't had a chance to really test it) and to image Jupiter with my C5 and Canon 300D.

Anyway, the weather forecast till now for saturday's night look promising.

Hope the weather will be good.

Have a nice day.
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Post by fizzy123 »

Wow u buy a C5? :idea: Wat type? The classic C5 or the C5+ setup? :wink:
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Hi,
Wow u buy a C5? Wat type? The classic C5 or the C5+ setup?
It is a used C5 (black OTA) that I brought from Kayheem. Used only once in Mersing... Initial impression is that it got the most smooth focuser in any C5 or C8 I had seen so far.

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Post by ariefm71 »

image quality still can not beat your 6" newt, right?
aperture still rules, every inch matters :D
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Hi,
Yes... I can see the difference... :( I think my 6" Newtonian beat the C5 in every category, except portability and weight.

Anyway, will use for a few more times... if I really cannot endure the smaller aperture, I'll put the C5 on sale and use back my 6" Newtonian. :)

Have a nice day.
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Post by Airconvent »

hi weixing
glad to see you back on line!
hope sat would be clear...some people would be in Mersing, I think.
me myself would be at a Microsoft Pocket PC User group gathering but of course, can always join you later if sky is clear..heh heh

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Hi,
Yes... I can see the difference... I think my 6" Newtonian beat the C5 in every category, except portability and weight.

Anyway, will use for a few more times... if I really cannot endure the smaller aperture, I'll put the C5 on sale and use back my 6" Newtonian.

Have a nice day.
Why not an MK67? quality optics, aperture, and portability in a single package. I can get one for you if you want :D
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Hi,
Why not an MK67? quality optics, aperture, and portability in a single package. I can get one for you if you want
The problem is that I'll require to spend additional money to be astrophotography ready... :(

Anyway, will only consider if I can sell my 6" Newtonian. :)

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Hi,
John Teh is starting a food stall at west coast hawkes center #01-133 opposite Ginza plaza... need to go and show some support on friday night, so will postpone the observation session to saturday (09 Apr 2005) night. Anyway, latest forecast indicate weather will not be good on friday night.

Hope weather will be good on saturday night.

Have a nice day.
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Wah John sell makan huh.......... :shock: :salute: :cheers: Where exactly is it? Btw weixing, r u mounting ur c5 on the old mount u hav?
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