Come this December, NUSAS will organise a 3D2N trip to Bintan Island!

This overseas stargazing trip to catch the Geminids Meteor Shower organised by NUSAS is available to all at a very affordable cheap price of $160 ($150 for members and ex-Astrobashers)! This year, we will be watching it during its peak, and with the new moon in place, the night sky will simply be spectacular!

Come join us in the fun! Limited Places Only, Sign up Early!

Here are the details of the trip:

Place: Nirwana Beach Club, Bintan Island
Date: Mon, 14th – Wed, 16th December, 2009
Highlights:
– Opportunity to catch the Geminids Meteor Shower during its peak!
– 2 full nights of Stargazing!
– Beach Activities, Many Sea Sports, Games (Free n Easy in the day)
– Loads of fun!!

Price:
– $160 (Non-Members)
– $150 (Members / Ex-AstroBashers)
– Optional: Additonal $22 for AIG Travel Insurance

Well, with a very exciting trip waiting for you at the end of this semester, what are you waiting for? Register at www.nusas.org/astrobash/register with us for AstroBash XXIV NOW!

For enquiries, please contact:
Steve – 96361250 – steve.teo@nus.edu.sg
Esther – nusastro@gmail.com

Start: Monday, December 14, 2009 at 8:00am
End Time: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 6:00am
Location: Nirwana Beach Club, Bintan Island
Website: www.nusas.org/astrobash
Phone: 96361250
Email: nusastro@gmail.com

Signups have closed. For latest updates, please visit http://www.nusas.org/astrobash/.

Posted by Derek
Categories: Camps & Trips, Celestial Events, Stargazings & Observations

Hi Sir,

This Oct 23/10/09 to 25/10/09. Friday to Sunday.

This time we will see the Orionid shower(weather permitting)

This time we only have four chalets left.

Limited to only 20 peoples. First come basic.

Cost is S$130.00 per person for 5 sharing per chalet.

Interest please e mail me at yenaw@pacific.net.sg

Closing date : 15/10/09

Thank you, Carole

Re : Punggai Astronomy Trip,

Date : 25/9/09 to 27/09/2009

Day 1

We leave on Friday night about 8 or 9pm. All will meet at pint(to be inform)

We go by 12 seat van than will take 10 persons with our equipment.

We go thought the woodland causeway or clear Singapore side and

Malaysia side. Travel along the way, we stop at petrol station for you to buy

For food tidbit.  On reaching the Punggai resort it wills late night, check

in chalet. If the night is clear, set-up telescope to do your observation the night sky.

Day 2

Morning breakfast (Buffet). Free and easy for you to enjoy

the morning Walk/photo taken.  Talk on Astronomy (on request).

Lunch and evening Dinner time. After that set-up telescope and

Start night sky observation and taken photography. Weather permitting.

Day 3

Morning breakfast and start packing your equipment and personal item.

Van will pick us at 10.00am. Travel back to Singapore.

Interest , please email to me at  yenaw@pacific.net.sg

Closing date :15/10/09

Thank

Carole

Posted by Derek
Categories: Camps & Trips, Celestial Events, Stargazings & Observations, Talks & Lectures

Pulau Ubin Stargazing Camp

Organised by MPASTRO

Dates: 19-20 December

Time: 11:00 am till late

Camping Venue: Pulau Ubin

Meet-up Venue: Changi Village Bus Interchange (beside ATM)

Age Group: 13-35

Fee: TBC

Contact Email: mpastrosociety@gmail.com

Itinerary wil be out in September. Registration will open in October. For more information, please contact the organisers at the email above.

Event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

Posted by Derek
Categories: Camps & Trips, Stargazings & Observations

Dates: 12 Dec – 13 Dec 2009
Time: 8:00pm – 8:00am
Venue: Changi Beach Park (please click to see map)

Highlights:
Catch Geminids Meteor Shower a day before its peak!
View the Winter Deep Sky Objects via the Telescopes
Planets can be seen – Jupiter, Mars, Saturn.

MPASTRO is  giving away IYA-sponsored items and bottled water (while stocks last).

Getting there: Changi Beach Park is served by SBS Transit bus services 9, 19 and 89 at several bus stops along its length. These bus stops are among the closest to the coast you can find in Singapore. By taking these buses, visitors can alight along Nicoll Drive. Visitors can also take bus services 2, 29, 59 and 109 to Changi Village and 5 minutes of walk across the pedestrian footbridge to the park.

Activity Type: Suitable for age 12 and above.

In case of rain – MP ASTRO will inform the participants 3 hours in advance if there are any changes to the schedule.

The public star-gazing consists of a short tour with the aid of a laser to introduce the constellations you can see in the sky.

To register, please send mpastrosociety@gmail.com an email with your name, NRIC no. and contact number.

Game Activity
For students only!
There will be an on-spot briefing on instructions and rules.

Space Treasure Hunt
In pairs – be the fastest to solve all the clues!
Winning pair will receive a GV Movie Voucher each.

DSO Challenge
Individual Round and must have a telescope – be the fastest to locate the list of objects!
Winner will receive the book “Turn Left At Orion”.

Marshmallow Campfire Competition
In pairs – be the fastest to start a fire and roast 5 marshmallows
Winning pair will receive 2 free tickets each to Pulau Semakau on 19 December.

To register for the games, please send mpastrosociety@gmail.com an email with your name, NRIC no. and contact number.

Please note the following if you are attending the Geminids Star Party:

1. Come Prepared
2. Remember to bring a red light if you plan on wandering around the site and arrive before dark so you can familiarise yourself with the site. A simple way to create one is to wrap red cellophane over the bulb/LED of the flashlight.
3. Children are more than welcome to attend but need to be supervised at all times, as there are a lot of potential trip hazards, and expensive equipment set up in the area.

Posted by Derek
Categories: Camps & Trips, Celestial Events, Stargazings & Observations