Time table for the Astronomy Fair 2005 at The Summit, USJ

[rizal]

OK share my photo la dulu. Bit dark with the cheap Dimage X


My birthday is coming. Please laaa.. RM6k only for the mount.


Please la don't let me beg. I want this GOTO.


botok, CK and shah in a very serious discussion (I didn't dare to interrupt!) 


Despite the big apperture probably not my dream scope. Berat laa tak caya tanya shah!


Work in progress.


Tommy is concentrating . Apalah yang botok cakap tu..

[kamayok3]

Wahh....baguslah tu! 

Jadi bilakah kita nak organise second meet up?

Tommy

[shahgazer]

sori guys, tak sempat nak buat detail report , cuma ni je foto yg ada.. guna kamera phone je... boleh tertinggal pulak digital kamera!!   

full resolution di http://www.falak-online.net/gallery/Astronomy-Fair-2005-The-Summit%2C-USJ-18-20-Nov-2005

[kid]

rizal tanye sikit, mounting yang dalam gambar dengan refractor biru tuh, brand ape ? itu model  vixen-GP mount baru ke? .... nampak menarik

[rizal]

kid,
http://www.telescopes.ca/telescopes/RENDER/5/2035/3051/12243.html

HEQ5 with Skyscan GOTO.
~RM6k boleh dapatkan dari CK. www.perseid.com.my . Rasanya better dari LXD75 mount.

The computerized Sky-Watcher PRO mounts are designed with the novice user in mind. With the user-friendly pushbutton SynScan Hand Control, locating and viewing the treasures of the night sky becomes as easy as a walk in the park. The SynScan Hand Control allows you to point the telescope at a specific object or even tour the skies at the touch of a button. The user-friendly menu system allows automatic slewing to over 13,400 objects. Even an inexperienced astronomer can master its variety of features in a few observing sessions. The SynScan Hand Control also has the ability to connect to a computer via a serial cable. Once the connection has been established between the computer and SynScan Hand Control, many commercially available planetarium softwares can be used to control the HEQ5 and EQ6 PRO Mounts, The HEQ5 and EQ6 PRO mounts also comes with features that advanced astronomers can appreciate:
# Positioning Accuracy up to 1 arc minute.
# Accuracy enhanced by software collimation error (mount mechanical error) compensation.
# Stepper motors with 1.8° step angle and 64 micro steps driven.
# Slewing speed up to 3.4°/sec (800X).
# Auto Guider Interface for astro-photography.
# Guiding speed selectable from 0.25X, 0.50X, 0.75X, or 1X.
# Object database containing complete M, NGC, and IC catalogues.
# Minimal vibration for steady long-exposure photography.
# Periodic Error Correction.
# PC compatibility.

HEQ5 PRO Mount
# Mount Type: German Equatorial Mount
# Telescope Mounting Method: Tube Rings
# Telescope Control: SynScan Hand Control
# Tripod: 1.75" Diameter Stainless Steel Pipe
# Tripod Height: 97-121cm
# Tripod Weight: 5.6kgs
# Counterweight Shaft Diameter: 1.8cm
# Counterweight Shaft Length: 21.5cm
# Counterweight Shaft Material: Stainless Steel
# Counterweight: 2 X 5.1kgs
# Mount Weight (without counterweight): 10Kgs
# Mount Height: 35cm
# Total weight: 15kgs (counterweights not included)
# Motor Type: Microstep driven 1.8 degree stepper motors
# Motor Resolution: 0.144 arc sec (or 9.024,000 steps/rev.)
# Power Supply: 11 to 15 V DC 2Amp (Tip positive)
# Gear Ratio: 705
# Recommended maximum loading rate: approx. 30lbs
# Accessory Tray
# 8" Dovetail Bar
# SynScan Hand Control
# Tools included