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by Davegn
Thu May 10, 2012 11:51 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Project Free Telescope 2012
Replies: 16
Views: 7687

Re: Project Free Telescope 2012

Hi Gary and friends,

In view of the project free telescope 2012, as morale support for this i will be contributing a 25mm ep and my time for this project. :mryellow:

And Gary, you have my full support for this project. :mryellow:
by Davegn
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:03 pm
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Unedited Solar Images from Jan 2012 onwards
Replies: 187
Views: 71019

Re: Unedited Solar Images from Jan 2012 onwards

WOW!
Thanks for uploading the photos.

Solar viewing seem really fun. but too bad for me knowing me body.
i would melt if i would be doing that. [smilie=dying.gif]

Maybe one of this day i would have a test try before the venus transit.
by Davegn
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:14 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Bishan park sidewalk astronomy session 27/04/2012
Replies: 8
Views: 3308

Re: Bishan park sidewalk astronomy session 27/04/2012

Yupz. We are still viewing.
Btw. We are at outside mac.
by Davegn
Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:20 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Bishan park sidewalk astronomy session 27/04/2012
Replies: 8
Views: 3308

Re: Bishan park sidewalk astronomy session 27/04/2012

I would be here till. Very late. Hmmmm. Weather is good. I would be here until the 1st bus.
by Davegn
Fri Apr 27, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Bishan park sidewalk astronomy session 27/04/2012
Replies: 8
Views: 3308

Bishan park sidewalk astronomy session 27/04/2012

Hi, Weather permitting, We intend to have a bishan park sidewalk astronomy session tonight 27/04/2012 after 8pm onwards. Venue: River Plains Bishan Park --> http://www.singastro.org/forum2/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=10766 All are welcomed with or without scopes! Do bring your family and friends along. ...
by Davegn
Tue Apr 24, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Which one should i buy
Replies: 31
Views: 11259

Re: Which one should i buy

I would suggest taking more time to learn the type of telescope's Pros and Cons first.
Each of the types and their own pros and Cons.

do drop by to some Obs session to have a hands on.
by Davegn
Tue Apr 24, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Which one should i buy
Replies: 31
Views: 11259

Re: Which one should i buy

Agree with cloud_cover You could always change your Telescope. But a good EP can last you a lifetime. Maybe i could share with you, Joo Beng taught me something about budget. He told me that for budget, 1/3 goes to a good mount, 1/3 goes to the telescope itself and 1/3 goes to other acc i.e EPs and ...
by Davegn
Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Which one should i buy
Replies: 31
Views: 11259

Re: Which one should i buy

Welcome. :D

500-1000 it enough for most of them you have listed.
by Davegn
Mon Apr 23, 2012 2:55 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: Which one should i buy
Replies: 31
Views: 11259

Re: Which one should i buy

Hi beastmaster, Welcome to singastro, and welcome to the hobby. - what is your budget? $500 - $1000 Kinda low budget for a good 1st hand Telescope, you might wanna consider 2nd hand in singastro buy and sell forum. Many of the Telescope there are pretty good and well taken care of. - have you join a...
by Davegn
Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:07 am
Forum: Astrophotography
Topic: Scorpius at Bishan Park --- 21 Apr 2012 @ 3:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2336

Re: Scorpius at Bishan Park --- 21 Apr 2012 @ 3:51 AM

Hi gary,

Thanks for showing us the lovely photo you took.
Saturn was lovely looking thru your 5" MCT on Sat morning.