SingAstro

Hi all,

Was at SP this morning together with SP Astro club and others, here are some pics.




At totality at 0434hrs


Lunar Eclipse

Adrian

The scope has been sold.

Cheers!

- Mod please close the thread, thx -

As blurblock as said
It's not as smooth. But if your camera tripod is good enough, it can be quite smooth, but the good ones can cost as much as a mount for a telescope. Better to get the EQ2 that Sam is selling

Hi,

thanks for the interest, the scope is now currently RESERVED for viewing.
If the buyer backs out, you're next in line

This item is still up!!

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Adrian

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Adrian

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