Camp Leonids
Note: There have been changes to the details of the event. Please take note of the new information.
Camp Leonids
(For Students in Secondary Schools and Junior Colleges)
Organised by AGASTRO
Dates: 14 to 15 November
Time: 8:30pm – 8:00am
Venue: Woodlands CC, Reading Room @ Level 3
Camping Venue: East Coast Park
Age Group: 12+
Fee: $2
To register, please send an email to admiralgarden.astro@gmail.com.
NOTE: This activity is for age 12 and above.
| Time | Activity | Venue |
| 8:30pm | Introduction to Leonids | Woodlands CC Reading Room, level 3 |
| 9:15pm | Board Bus to East Coast Park | Woodlands CC Lobby |
| 10:00pm | reach Campsite, stargaze till late | East Coast Park Area D, near CP 1 |
| 8:00am | Bus back to Woodlands CC | |
| 9:00am | Reach Woodlands CC |
2. Things to bring – For individual, please bring your ground sheet. There will be nearby 7-eleven and McDonald open 24 hours. A bottle of mineral water and colour star chart will be provided.
3. Transportation – FREE. 2-way shuttle service will be provided from Woodlands CC to East Coast Park Area D and back to Woodlands CC the next morning.
4. Registration – To register, send us an email (admiralgarden.astro@gmail.com) with your NAME, NRIC, ADDRESS. As this is a overnight activity, participants who are below 18 need to get their parents to sign the indemnity form. You can request the form via email.
5. Goodies – There will be free goodies (book marks, light sticks, etc) given to registered participants only.
6. Weather Permitting – The stargazing activity is weather permitting. In case of bad weather, we will seek shelter at McDonald.
Do not worry if you are a beginner in stargazing, our astronomers will be happy to answer all your question(s).
We look forward for your participation.
Posted by Derek
Categories: Stargazings & Observations
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