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Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 12:57 pm
by wintertriangle22
Binoculars (8 by 40) with green coating is suitable & not very expensive.Ruby coated binos are supposed to be less suitable for astronomical purposes.
May I suggest you start with Orion constellation which is visible now , easy to locate & different coloured stars eg orange & blue.Interesting objects like Orion nebula & Pleiades can be seen with your bino.
Also the brightest star in the heavens Sirius is just nearby.
Posted: Thu Apr 23, 2009 10:55 pm
by Airconvent
leechriz wrote:Woah, that would take me 10 lifetimes to save. I'm actually thinking of a bino and wouldn't expect a price in "astronomical" figures. Maybe something within $300-$500?
you can pop by AstroScientific at the Science Centre. Albert is usually very keen to guide you if he is not busy and he does have a few lower end scopes selling for less than $400. He has a large collection that you can see and feel before buying.
Also can check out our vendors too although I don't think they sell any in the lower range. (do confirm as I could be wrong!)
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Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:59 pm
by leechriz
Thanks guys, I'll head down to AstroScientic this weekend.
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 3:12 pm
by kayheem
Hi leechriz,
You can take a look at the scopes at Astroscientific but do resist the urge to buy it on the spot. Go along for any obs session with the more experienced members to learn about the scope types and characteristics.
Then search the archives in the Buy and Sell section of Singastro. You may just save a bundle on used scopes in good condition.
Do shop around and compare prices before you buy.
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:17 pm
by Sandeep10
Hi LeeChriz
Welcome to SingAstro / Astronomy (:
do read this...as well
http://www.astronomics.com/main/categor ... ght/Page/1
were do u stay in CCK?
Clear Sky
Posted: Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:34 pm
by leechriz
Thanks Sandeep10. I'm at the junction between CCK Way and CCK Ave 3.