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by Davegn
Thu May 24, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Advice needed - Which telescope to buy
Replies: 21
Views: 15051

Re: Advice needed - Which telescope to buy

Hi Jessquek, Sorry for the typo, was chatting with my boss at my work place when I made the post online. [smilie=evil-smile.gif] What I mean is inverted image (Maybe right becomes left Or Up becomes down Or maybe both). It have to depends on the telescope design or how many mirrors the scope is usin...
by Davegn
Thu May 24, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Advice needed - Which telescope to buy
Replies: 21
Views: 15051

Re: Advice needed - Which telescope to buy

Just a side note. Do Check out the design of a telescope first before using it for terrestrial. Some of it might cause invented images.
by Davegn
Thu May 24, 2012 7:50 am
Forum: Astronomy FAQs/Articles
Topic: Venus transit 2012 FAQ
Replies: 12
Views: 33330

Re: Venus transit 2012 FAQ

Videos and links to venus transit added. :mryellow:
by Davegn
Tue May 22, 2012 1:07 pm
Forum: Astronomy FAQs/Articles
Topic: Venus transit 2012 FAQ
Replies: 12
Views: 33330

Venus transit 2012 FAQ

Hi friends, With just 2 more weeks to go, decided to do a short FAQ Venus transit which is happen on the 6th June 2012 for the newer members in the forum. Feel free to add if i have not covered enough on the topic.  What is Venus transit? It is an astronomical phenomenon where planet Venus would acr...
by Davegn
Tue May 22, 2012 11:28 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Annular Solar Eclipse, May 20 2012, Reno, Nevada, USA
Replies: 21
Views: 7456

Re: Annular Solar Eclipse, May 20 2012, Reno, Nevada, USA

Wow! Lovely photo of the sun!
Thanks joo beng for sharing!
by Davegn
Mon May 21, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Nexstar 8 SE vs Meade LX80
Replies: 17
Views: 11119

Re: Nexstar 8 SE vs Meade LX80

Hi Khurram, welcome to the forum. Wish to add that you should consider joining some sidewalk session At least you would be getting some hands on and views of what you can see in singapore. Do noted that the larger the aperture. The heavlier the scope gets. Weight could be real turn off in the hobby.
by Davegn
Sun May 20, 2012 2:44 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: First Solar ob with Thousand Oak Type 2+ Glass Solar Filter
Replies: 2
Views: 1464

First Solar ob with Thousand Oak Type 2+ Glass Solar Filter

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7238/7231592144_8845e9d6d3_b_d.jpg 4" Refractor Omni XLT setup. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7232/7231591674_100bf05fb5_b_d.jpg Thousand Oak Type 2+ Glass Solar Filter The very first a solar ob Sat (19/05/2012 at 1+PM) Weather was really hot and clear and seeing ...
by Davegn
Sat May 19, 2012 2:38 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Unedited Solar Images from Jan 2012 onwards
Replies: 187
Views: 71049

Re: Unedited Solar Images from Jan 2012 onwards

Lovely picture! [smilie=admire2.gif]
Thanks for sharing! [smilie=admire2.gif]

just did a solar ob a few mins backs.
to test a filter which i bought.
Lovely ob-ing the sun. [smilie=happy.gif]
but was cooked alive due to the heat. [smilie=dead.gif]
by Davegn
Tue May 15, 2012 10:21 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Sidewalk astronomy at Bishan Park McDonald's tonight 14/5/12
Replies: 2
Views: 1354

Re: Sidewalk astronomy at Bishan Park McDonald's tonight 14/

Thanks gary for the report. Special thanks to you, Avarielle and Pat for dropping by last night. [smilie=admire2.gif] It would not be a success without support of you guys! [smilie=admire2.gif] Yesterday's event was a de-stressing and fun session. What a monday blues killer despite a long working ti...
by Davegn
Thu May 10, 2012 7:10 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: TimeScape 4K
Replies: 1
Views: 1636

Re: TimeScape 4K

WOW! Thanks for sharing!
Epic music with Epic video!
The milkly way [smilie=admire2.gif]