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by gchew
Sun Aug 06, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: Free: Back issues of Sky and Telescope and Physics Today
Replies: 0
Views: 1347

Free: Back issues of Sky and Telescope and Physics Today

I have back issues of the Sky & Telescope and Physics Today magazines to give away, if anyone wants to add to their library collection. The back issues of Sky and & Telescope are from the following years and months: 2007 - Nov and Dec 2008 - All months 2009 - All months 2010 - All months 201...
by gchew
Sun Mar 06, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Solar Eclipse
Replies: 14
Views: 11026

Re: Solar Eclipse

Is anyone observing from the north-east area?

I'm hoping to set my scope somewhere near Punggol Jetty Park, if I manage to take time off work, that is!
by gchew
Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Observation @ Buangkok MRT Open Field (7th March 2009)
Replies: 7
Views: 5603

Re: Observation @ Buangkok MRT Open Field (7th March 2009)

Just wondering if any active singastro-ers here is still observing at the Buangkok field? Having moved to the area only in recent years, I realized that it's probably the only field nearby that is quite accessible and has good sky coverage. Plus, there's a kopitiam just across the road for supper. :...
by gchew
Fri May 09, 2014 11:54 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Birth of new meteor shower or meteor storm on 23 May 2014
Replies: 43
Views: 21409

Re: Birth of new meteor shower or meteor storm on 23 May 201

As you said it, it is a prediction...and there had been times when predictions didn't turn out accurate. For example, the meteor storm may be seen in a localised area but sometimes appears in a different time zone and location from what was predicted. Furthermore the peak of this potential meteor s...
by gchew
Fri May 09, 2014 1:00 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Birth of new meteor shower or meteor storm on 23 May 2014
Replies: 43
Views: 21409

Re: Birth of new meteor shower or meteor storm on 23 May 201

The shower's maximum is predicted to happen during North America's early morning hours, so we might not see much in this part of the world. Nonetheless, I hope to catch at least something because I happen to be hiking in Malaysia that weekend.
by gchew
Fri Nov 15, 2013 11:18 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) - bright in late 2013
Replies: 68
Views: 49632

Re: Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) - bright in late 2013

Is there any Comet ISON hunt at ECP this weekend?
by gchew
Fri Nov 15, 2013 1:39 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) - bright in late 2013
Replies: 68
Views: 49632

Re: Comet C/2012 S1 (ISON) - bright in late 2013

ISON is reportedly in outburst! Estimates put it at magnitude 5 or 6, at the edge of naked eye visibilty under dark skies.

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observin ... 93451.html
https://twitter.com/cometisonnews
by gchew
Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:24 am
Forum: Pasar Malam
Topic: Books to give away
Replies: 1
Views: 11692

Re: Books to give away

I've just added more books to the list. This time there are textbooks and Chinese books. The titles can be viewed at the same link: http://sdrv.ms/1aOUvq3 I have a number of books, both fiction and non-fiction I'd like to give away. They are in a variety of condition - from quite used, to very new. ...
by gchew
Tue Oct 29, 2013 12:19 am
Forum: Pasar Malam
Topic: Books to give away
Replies: 1
Views: 11692

Books to give away

I have a number of books, both fiction and non-fiction I'd like to give away. They are in a variety of condition - from quite used, to very new. Some were bought at previous library sales. The titles of the books can be viewed at the link below. There are a few astro and science related books in the...
by gchew
Wed Feb 20, 2013 11:33 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: The City Dark - a documentary about light pollution
Replies: 0
Views: 2070

The City Dark - a documentary about light pollution

http://www.thecitydark.com http://www.bullfrogfilms.com/catalog/cityd.html PBS used to stream this free on their site for a while, but not anymore. Interviews with the filmmaker can be heard here: http://www.npr.org/2012/07/01/156068310/lost-in-the-city-dark-documenting-missing-stars http://www.the...