Like last year, Woodlands Youth Executive Committee is bringing you the Countdown party for year 2010!

This year, the theme is JAM IT and it will be a “jamming session” with local bands, dance groups and also a beatboxing group:

• Avenue Six
• BlindHatred
• Confirm (Beatbox)
• Fantastic Kidz
• Fantastic Remix
• Fresh Flava
• Hafriz T.A.G Productionite (Rap)
• Hear Me Toby
• Kwizyne Mike (Rap)
• Limited Edition
• Melfraps
• QZY
• Scotch Tape Mayhem
• Travel Tales
• Triple S Crew

Other than the performances, there will be a carnival going on at the event grounds and there will be youth-oriented game booths such as a human-dunking machine!

Tickets for this event are sold at $3 each!

Getting the ticket entitles you to:
1. 1 x Goody bag
2. 1 x Lucky Draw Ticket
3. 1 x Popcorn
4. 1 x Burger
5. 1 x Candy Floss
6. 1 x Ice Cream
7. 4 x Games at the various Game Booths

Ways to buy tickets for the event:
1. Go to Woodlands or Admiral Garden CC or the various RCs in Woodlands to purchase the ticket.
2. Join the Facebook group at: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=205978156158&ref=ts

So what are you waiting for! Grab your friends and come down to probably the biggest and most happening party in the North!

This is an event organised for the youths, by the youths!

During the party, there will also be a booth and star-gazing section organised by AGASTRO.

For more details of the party, please refer to the official website at http://jamit2010.wordpress.com/.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Others, Stargazings & Observations

Camp Leonids will be held again on 13 Nov – 14 Nov 2010! Organised by AGASTRO, the camp will be held at East Coast Park. Open to public.

Please check back for more details closer to the dates.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Stargazings & Observations

Organised by AGASTRO in conjunction with MPASTRO, this event will be held at East Coast Park Area D1, from 28 Aug – 29 Aug 2010, and is open to the public. More details to be released closer to the date.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Stargazings & Observations

Date: 10 Apr – 11 Apr 2010

Venue: Marina Barrage Green Roof

This event is open to public.

Organised by AGASTRO.

Please check back for more details closer to the event.

Posted by Rong'en
Categories: Stargazings & Observations

Pulau Semakau is one of the better locations in Singapore to view the night sky!

Note: tickets are all sold out.

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

The Orionids are fast meteors, perhaps a bit faint on average but capable of producing fireballs.

Date: 23 Oct 2009 (Friday)

Time: 1900hrs– 2130hrs

Venue: Marine Parade Community Club / Woodlands Community Club (simultaneous)

Date: 24 Oct 2009 (Saturday)

Time: 1400hrs – Overnight

Venue: Woodlands Community Club / Marina Barrage (2000 hrs onwards)

Registration is required for the 24 Oct event. To register, send an email (mpastrosociety@gmail.com) stating which talk you are attending and taking the shuttle service, with the total number of participants (name, sex, NRIC). Participants who stay overnight at Marina Barrage will need to complete the indemnity form and submit on event day.

Please refer to the AG Astro website for the detailed itinerary and more details.

Posted by Derek
Categories: Celestial Events, Stargazings & Observations

As part of the International Year of Astronomy celebrations, SCS will be organizing the International Year of Astronomy Mid-Autumn Nite @ 2^nd October (Friday).

Bring your friends & family for a magical night out, basking in the warm glow of lanterns & discovering the enchanting night sky!

Event: International Year of Astronomy Mid-Autumn Nite

Date: 2^nd October (Friday)

Time: 7pm – 10pm

Venue: Observatory @ Omni-Theatre

Fee: FREE admission

Posted by Derek
Categories: Stargazings & Observations

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

Hi,
The next one will plan at the same above site on Saturday, 24 Oct 2009. Time is the usual 7:30pm to 10pm.

Hope more people will join us.

Have a nice day.

- weixing

Event: SingAstro Sidewalk Astronomy

Location: Tiong Bahru Park

Date: 24 Oct 2009

Time: 7.30pm to 10pm

Posted by Derek
Categories: Stargazings & Observations