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- Sat Oct 18, 2003 10:11 pm
- Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
- Topic: Dempsey session tonight on 181003
- Replies: 7
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- Fri Oct 17, 2003 11:42 pm
- Forum: Coffee corner
- Topic: Ode to China's space program! Well Done
- Replies: 12
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Actually the view in that tin can would be awesome even while eating. Imagine eating black braised pork and kung pow chicken in the highest restaurant in the world! With or without a scope! Granted that above earth's atmosphere, even a two inch scope from Tasco can beat the view of your 16 inch sco...
- Fri Oct 17, 2003 1:16 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: How to test a new scope?
- Replies: 41
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Is there really a large difference between plastic and glass? Well, some models for the Edu-science is stated to be grounded glass, so it depends on what you buy but of course, these are toys, so don't expect world class images from them. They are meant to be a first scope for a 10 year old kids an...
- Fri Oct 17, 2003 1:02 am
- Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
- Topic: Tampines Mountain Biking Trail Survey
- Replies: 13
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Unless you are those loners that go to Dempsey alone and do imaging like Chuang Yee, I think usually you will go in groups. It looks like there is a sizeable number of you in Tampines, so why not form a Tampines Watch? When sky is clear, you call each other and go there together...safety in numbers ...
- Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:55 am
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: Anyone used a 10x camera to shoot anything?
- Replies: 15
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Hi, Nikon 775 is not very suitable for astrophotography, but it still can be done... :) But may be limited to the Moon, since your one seem do not have a remote control. Anyway, I'm not fimilar with this model but I think you first need the UR-E3 Step Down Ring Lens Adapter For CoolPix 775. Then fi...
- Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:48 am
- Forum: General Astronomy
- Topic: Is Bigger Always Better?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8579
Previously I asked a question concerning whether to buy a 7 inch Mak or 8 inch SCT and the reply I got was that barring their fundamental optical and focal length differences, their 1 inch difference in aperture does not really amount to much. In other words, the difference between a 7 inch Mak or ...
- Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:42 am
- Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
- Topic: Comet Watch '03/'04
- Replies: 42
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- Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:38 am
- Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
- Topic: Tampines Mountain Biking Trail Survey
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9930
- Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:29 am
- Forum: Singastro.org Announcements & News
- Topic: Welcome new members and update on equipment reviews
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4890
Intriguing. Did anyone notice that the adminstrators are not the first few registered users? mmm...leaves us wondering about the chicken and egg thingy...did the admin appeared after the site or the site appeared after the admin? :shock: :lol: just having fun....welcome #100! although I think by now...
- Fri Oct 17, 2003 12:25 am
- Forum: Buy and Sell
- Topic: For sale: used 1.25" to 2" eyepiece adaptor $25
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3025