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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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