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This is a great telescope for astronomy. You can view planets with great detail at up to 400x magnification. Countless of deep sky objects are within reach with its large 8 inch parabolic mirror. It comes with a heavy duty precision EQ5 mount. When couple with optional dual axis motor, it is capable of automatically track object across the sky. You can use it for long exposure photography. 

Mirror Diameter: 200mm

Focal Length: 1000mm

Finder scope: 8x50mm

Focuser: 2" with 1.25" adapter

Mount: EQ5

Eyepiece: 25mm and 10mm

Price: RM3295

Limited Time offer: Shipping is FREE within Pen. Malaysia via sky-net courier service.

Note: Image above is for illustration only. Actual product may differ.

This scope is a shift up from BK705AZ3. The objective lens is a large 90mm in diameter. That means 65% more light gathering than the 70mm model. Objects will appear brighter and you can achieve higher maximum power. The mount is a robust EQ2 that comes with slow motion control. When properly setup, you can track an object across the sky manually with ease. 

Lens size: 90mm

Focal length: 900mm

Max power: 180x

Finder scope: 6x30mm

Mount model: EQ2

Eyepiece: 25mm and 10mm

(You are recommended to purchase optional accessories such as 2x barlow, 40mm eyepiece etc)

Price: RM1395

Shipping is FREE within Pen. Malaysia via sky-net courier service.

Note: The above image is for illustration only. Actual colour and accessories that comes with it may be different.

This is a good opportunity to observe the total lunar eclipse from Malaysia. If you miss this one, you'll have to wait another 3 years for the next one.

The USM Astronomy Club will be organizing a special observation event.

Contact Dr. Chong 016-315 7318 for more information.

If you have any questions, just click on the chat button on the top right of our main webpage. I'll be availabe (as often as I can) to answer any questions that you have.

This service is FREE.

Just call if you have any questions such as

1) Upcoming astronomy event

2) How to observe the night sky

3) How to choose a telescope or binocular

4) Where can I join for star gazing

5) I saw something in the sky. Is it a UFO?

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33% better light gathering than a 130mm reflecting telescope. This scope is ideal for both planetary and deepsky observation.

Aperture/Diameter:  150mm

Focal length: 750mm

1.25" aluminum focuser

6x30mm finder scope

2 1.25" Plossl eyepieces

Very stable EQ3-2 mount

GSO 8" DOBSONIAN TELESCOPE

This is a great scope for those who enjoy stargazing but don't like to waste time setting up the scope.

Made by Guan Sheng Optical, this scope would enable you to see countless galaxies, star clusters, nebulae, planets and much more. With it's large 8" aperture, you can magnify up to 400x.

Unlike other dobsonian, it comes with friction bearing. This helps you to find object and keep the object centered without looking balance of the telescope. It also comes with one 2" eyepiece and one 1.25" eyepiece for high and low magnification.

2" Crayford focuser with dual speed 1:10 mirco-focuser is included for fine focusing, as well as large 8x50mm finder scope.

Specification:

* 8" Parabolic primary mirror 1/12wave 

* Focal length: 1200mm, F/6

* 2" Precision Micro 10:1 Crayford style focuser

* 3 points mirror cell w/cooling fan.

* Roller bearing wood base

Standard accessories:

* 8x 50mm fully multi-coated achromatic Finder

* Premium Plossl 9mm (1.25")

* Premium widefield SP30mm (2")

* Eyepiece Plate

PRICE: RM2500

8" F8 RC Telescope

Cheapest RC design telescope!!!

This fine scope is manufactured by Guan Sheng Optical in Taiwan. (http://www.gs-telescope.com)

This is a telecope specialized in astrophotography. It offers coma-free imaging with super flat field. The tube is made with carbon fibre for lightweight and durability.

Fine focusing can be achieved with it's large 2" 10:1 microfocuser. 

Specification

Diameter: 200mm

Focal Length: 1600mm

This scope comes as OTA only. No eyepieces, diagonal or finder scope included.

PRICE: RM4995

Free shipping within Pen. Malaysia via Sky-Net courier service.

There will be an observation for the Geminid Meteor Shower at my observatory at Pulau Betong, Balik Pulau, Penang. The observation starts from 10pm on Monday, 13 December 2010. If the weather is clear, it can last till early morning of December 14th.

There is no specific time to join in the observation. However, the best time is actually pass midnight till early morning, as the number of meteors that can be seen increases.

You do not need any special equipment to view the meteor. The best view is by naked eye. Your viewing location should be reasonably dark and not affected by street light.

If you are observing at midnight, look due east and overhead. There is no way anyone can tell you when a meteor can be seen. Just keep looking. You may spot your first meteor in the first minute of observation, or you may have to wait for half a hour to see your first. All depends on luck and weather.

For the record, in 2004, we managed to see over 500 meteors in the span of 7 hours.

If you have GPS, my observatory location is

5deg18min27.6N

100deg12min14.74E

There is a map posted somewhere in my penangastronomy facebook page.

If you need more information, please email info@perseid.com.my

All are welcome.

TELEPHONE:
(604) 646 4250 (office - 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

HANDPHONE:
(012) 423 2111 / (012) 431 7980

EMAIL:
info@perseid.com.my

AUTHORISED RESELLER

Muzamir Mazlan

No. 11, Medan Istana 6,

Bandar Ipoh Raya,

30000 Ipoh, Perak

Tel: 05-526 4081 / 012-5900943

An interesting celestial event is happening right now.

If you look west just after sunset, you should notice a bright 'star'. This is actually the planet Venus. Once you found Venus, look at the right side of Venus. You may see a yellowish 'star", which appear much dimmer than Venus. If you succeed, congratulation! You have found Saturn, the ringed planet. Now, try looking above Venus. Try to see a dim red 'star'. If you fail, don't worry. Try again the next day as you may need a clear sky to do this. Again, if you can see this red 'star', congratulation! This is planet Mars.

On the night of August 12th, 2010, the planets will be joined by 3 day old Moon. 

Now for extra challenge. Try your luck hunting down Mercury. Mercury is rather elusive. It never strays to far from the Sun and it is relatively dim. You will need clear sky or sheer luck to see this planet.

To locate Mercury, the best chance will be on the evening of August 12th. Look to the lower right of the Moon.Mercury will be about 14 degrees to the right of the Moon and 5 degrees lower.

Here is a method how you can measure angle in the sky.

• Extend your little finger; it’s width is approximately 1 degree.
• Extend your three middle fingers (without the little finger); thats about 5 degrees.
• A clenched fist (thumb to little finger) is about 10 degrees.
• From the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb, an extended hand with fingers and thumb splayed subtends about 20 degrees.

It is not unusual to have this kind of planetary gathering know as conjunction. However, it is not too often we have these chance to see planets gathering close to each other in the sky.  

You can try imaging this event using your digital camera. It is not difficult. Use a tripod and try various setting on your camera to get best result. If you have nice photos, do share at my Penang Astronomy Facebook.

Good Luck.

VIEWING TIPS
You can use your naked eye to witness the whole event. However, for better view, use a binoculars or a small telescope.

On that day, the Moon will rise at 7.31pm. That means, as you as the Moon rises, it will be at mid eclipse (best show). Look toward the southeast direction. For those is Penang, best view will be along the coastal road looking towards the Penang Bridge or mainland.

For photographers, this is a good opportunity to take eclipsed Moon with famous landmarks such as the Penang Bridge. Use telephoto lens around 200mm or more.


4:57pm: Penumbral eclipse begin
6:17pm: Umbral eclipse begin
7:31pm: Moon rises
7:39pm: Greatest eclipse
9:00pm: Umbral eclipse end
10:19pm: Penumbral eclipse end

Among the activities planned by us are sun observation and star gazing. We will also be available to answer any questions that you may have regarding astronomy, telescopes and astro-photography as well as other related subjects.

Among the products available for sale are telescopes, binoculars, night vision binoculars, star charts as well as photo prints of astronomical objects taken by us.

For more info on the event, please go to

http://misti2010.johor.gov.my/

Or you can reach us via email (info@perseid.com.my)  or phone at 012-431 7980.

Take note that our shop will be closed from 20-30 June 2010 due to this event. 

RM2250

For shipping and handling, please add RM40.

PRICE - RM1395

(Please add RM90 for shipping and handling)

- Diameter/Aperture: 130mm
- Focal Length: 900mm
- Aluminized and overcoated mirrors
- 6x24 finderscope
- 130mm primary mirror collects 30% more light than the 114mm, resulting better image resolution and brighter image
- Smooth rack-and-pinion 1.25" focuser

GREAT FOR DEEP SKY AND PLANETARY

JUST ARRIVED!!! 

LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER - RM250

(FREE SHIPPING VIA COURIER SERVICE WORTH RM30)

The affordable Sky-Watcher ST2060 zoom spotting scope is your ideal companion for terrestrial viewing. And it is great for looking at craters on the Moon too.

It will give you magnification from 20-60x by just turning the eyepiece. Very easily to setup and use anytime.

The model features a fully coated optical system.  A convenient lightweight table-top tripod is included as standard, but can be mounted on a photographic tripod via a standard tripod bush if required.

* Take note that the latest arrival is branded as Tasco and the tube is grey in colour. Everything else remain the same

NEW LOW PRICE    RM795!!

NOW IN STOCK!!! New stock comes with very nice metallic black tube. 

SK705AZ3

Great buy to show your friends and family the craters of the Moon and the ring of Saturn. 

This scope offers 70mm in aperture and comes with improve AZ3 mount. This mount has slow motion controls on two axis, making the task of tracking an object easier. 

Very light and highly portable. Easily detached and assembly for transportation.

It comes with standard accessories; finderscope, two 1.25" eyepieces and diagonal.

* For mail order, please add RM50 for shipping and handling. Shipping is via POSLAJU. Item will be shipped usually within 24 hours upon receipt of payment.

DELIVERY

If out of Penang, delivery method will be either by Sky-Net courier service or Poslaju. Once payment received, items will be deliver within 24 hours. For Peninsular Malaysia, the delivery time will be one day, while in East Malaysia, it will take 2 days to arrive. Delivery may take longer in events of holidays and other unforseen causes.