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by questionmak
Thu Jul 29, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS :Obsession UC 18” dob with upgrades [sold]
Replies: 2
Views: 2629

Re: WTS :Obsession UC 18” dob with upgrades

WOW! Wish I could take it in. Hope you find a decent new home for this.
by questionmak
Fri Apr 13, 2012 1:38 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB : Binoculars (7x50) (FOUND)
Replies: 0
Views: 936

WTB : Binoculars (7x50) (FOUND)

Greetings,

Had a mishap with my current pair and am looking for a replacement rather urgently. Anyone got decent ones to let go? Am due in Australia next week but am not looking to bring my scope this time round as it's only a 3 week trip.

PM me or email. Thank you.

CLOSED
Thanks.
by questionmak
Wed Jul 20, 2011 4:52 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Since the shuttle is no longer available....
Replies: 0
Views: 1538

Since the shuttle is no longer available....

Hi all,

A friend recommended this program just for fun. Based on an actual physics engine.

Just for fun. You can actually orbit the planet with some luck. Give it a go.

http://www.kerbalspaceprogram.com/index.php

Mods-Sorry posting in the wrong area.
by questionmak
Sat Jun 18, 2011 1:05 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Stargazing @ Toa Payoh Library - 17 June 2011
Replies: 10
Views: 4284

Thanks for the invite Gary, if only i knew u were there till late. Saw your mail reply over dinner and I thought it was too late. Next time perhaps.
by questionmak
Sun Oct 04, 2009 2:46 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Transporting OTA and Tripod to Melbourne
Replies: 9
Views: 4621

Hey Remus, Great to hear from you, things are finally getting underway for me after some delays. I just completed 3 months of ground school in SG and finally am headed for Melbourne in about 2 wks. I don't suppose they will have any issues with the Porta-Mount that I'm bringing will they? Or do you ...
by questionmak
Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:18 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Transporting OTA and Tripod to Melbourne
Replies: 9
Views: 4621

Transporting OTA and Tripod to Melbourne

Hi All, I'll be moving to Melbourne next month for a a year or so. I currently wish to transport my 4 inch refractor over with me as part of my hand carry baggage. The OTA is approx. 23 inches in length. Are there any limitations that I should be aware of? Any tips i should note? any advice is appre...
by questionmak
Mon Sep 14, 2009 8:15 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTS- Travel case for heavy dutey Tripod (Sold)
Replies: 3
Views: 2332

Am very interested, am travelling to Melbourne on the 18th of Oct. Looking for a tripod case.
by questionmak
Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:44 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: SingAstro Sidewalk Astronomy: June 26 Tiong Bahru Park
Replies: 33
Views: 13420

Hopefully I can join in. Saturn is up high that night, anyone bringing any big guns out? Good time for me to learn more stuff before I leave SG and meet more ppl on this forum.
by questionmak
Sat Jun 06, 2009 4:31 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: ISS flew pass tonight
Replies: 3
Views: 2314

Unfortunate, I was indoors at that time. I did however catch a really bright meteor streak by around 1+ am across Hercules i think, comparing it to the brightness of Jupiter. It was probably only slightly dimmer. Definitely much brighter than Vega.
by questionmak
Wed Apr 15, 2009 12:47 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Lyrids Star Party 09
Replies: 6
Views: 3153

Mmmm... can anyone confirm this but Lyra will be barely above the north eastern horizon by midnight on the 18th?