Wanna make a scope? Or better still, grind a mirror yourself. Or, you have some good tips in making a really useful accessory? This is the place to show what your hands can do...
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by acc » Thu Feb 23, 2006 11:38 pm
Top-down view of the observatory floor with a stool in the background?
We do it in the dark...
Portaball 12.5"
Takahashi Mewlon 210
William Optics 110ED
...and all night long!
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by MCYM » Fri Feb 24, 2006 1:10 am
Congratulation Wee Kiong on the timely project completion.
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by Lee » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:05 am
acc wrote: Top-down view of the observatory floor with a stool in the background?
100%
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by Lee » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:07 am
chrisyeo wrote: I know!
Nice. Is the scope in yet?
Scope was only delivered to site Thursday and will be installed this morning & probably a 1st light on Sat evening.
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by Lee » Fri Feb 24, 2006 5:09 am
MCYM wrote: Congratulation Wee Kiong on the timely project completion.
Estimated TOP is this week and 1st resident is expected 2 week from there but at least another 4 weeks before the dome is officially open for viewing.
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by Lee » Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:46 am
The Dome with a final coat of Silver Paint
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by Lee » Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:47 am
The Dome with Shutter opened & Meade 14" in the background
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by ariefm71 » Fri Mar 03, 2006 10:34 am
how come singapore sky looks much better from your site? :-)
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by VinSnr » Fri Mar 03, 2006 3:25 pm
ariefm71 wrote: how come singapore sky looks much better from your site? :-)
Haha...I was about to say that too......
Wonder did he photoshop the sky...hehe
Anyway, WK, good job on the paint!
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by Lee » Fri Mar 03, 2006 7:31 pm
ariefm71 wrote: how come singapore sky looks much better from your site? :-)
Taken under the very hot midday Sun and happened the sky was clear