Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue: Woodlands Community Club rooftop

Every Wednesday (unless otherwise stated), AGASTRO is organising a star-gazing session at Woodlands CC. So there’s no excuse for not being able to star-gaze if you stay nearby!

Note: Previously, this weekly star-gazing was held on every Friday. It has since been changed to every Wednesday.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Announcements, Series of Events, Stargazings & Observations

Dates: 5, 19 & 26 Feb 2010
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue: Woodlands Community Club rooftop

Every Friday (unless otherwise stated), AGASTRO is organising a star-gazing session at Woodlands CC. So there’s no excuse for not being able to star-gaze if you stay nearby!

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Series of Events, Stargazings & Observations

Time: 7.50pm – 10.00pm every Friday
Venue: The Observatory (at the Omni-Theatre building)

Well, if you are unaware, the Singapore Science Centre has been organising free-to-enter stargazing sessions for a few years already. For 2010, it will be no different. Every Friday, 8pm to 10pm, at The Observatory. Just walk in and say hi.

Note: The Science Centre Observatory is usually closed on public holidays. Please check the websites below for the latest information.

For more information, please visit: http://www.omnitheatre.com.sg/stargazing.asp or http://scobbers.blogspot.com.

Posted by Derek
Categories: Stargazings & Observations

Date: 15th Jan (Fri)
Time: 3:30pm – 5pm
Venue: The Observatory @ Omni-Theatre
Fee: Free admission (No registration required)
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The partial solar eclipse will commence at 3:10pm, reach a maximum around 4:26pm and end at 5:32pm.

Please remember never to look at the Sun directly with the naked eye.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Celestial Events, Stargazings & Observations, Talks & Lectures

Venue: Dream Kitchen @ Roof Top
Time: 8:00pm – 9:30pm
Date: Every 3rd Saturday of the month

09 Jan
20 Feb
20 Mar
17 Apr
15 May
19 Jun
17 Jul
21 Aug
18 Sep
16 Oct
20 Nov
18 Dec

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MPASTRO aims to provide opportunities for the public to enjoy and learn about astronomy at the comfort of their neighbourhood (especially people in the east), as well as maximize night-sky observation experiences with their own next-door neighbours.

Suitable for ages 10 and above.

For directions, please approach the Marine Parade Community Club counter staff.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Series of Events, Stargazings & Observations

Date: 16 January 2010
Venue: East Coast Park, Area C
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To register for this event, please email to admiralgarden.astro@gmail.com.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Stargazings & Observations

Venue: Punggai, Malaysia
Time: Friday 8pm to Sunday 10am
Dates: Monthly (check below for dates)
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Listed below are the plans for trips to Punggai, Malaysia, in 2010 (subject to change). As they are generally held over weekends for convenience, do feel free to join in, especially on those where you may be able to catch a good view of a meteor shower!

Generally, the group will depart on Friday night around 8pm, meeting at a set place. Depending on how many people sign up, transport may be in the form of 12-seater van or by coach. On the last day, the van will depart the chalet at 10 am.

If you are interested, please email Carole at yenaw @ pacific . net . sg (without the spaces).

The closing date is 1 month prior to the trip.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Camps & Trips, Stargazings & Observations

Come and join MPASTRO as they organise the Geminids Star Party! It is one of the best meteor showers to catch, as well as a chance to get together! This star party will be held on 11 Dec – 12 Dec. More details to be announced later.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Celestial Events, Stargazings & Observations

On 17 Apr – 18 Apr 2010, MPASTRO will be organising the Lyrids Star Party. Do check back for more details closer to the event.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Celestial Events, Stargazings & Observations

Come 27 Mar 2010, AGASTRO will be organising Earth Hour Star Party! For more information on Earth Hour, check out http://www.earthhour.org/.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Stargazings & Observations