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- Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:48 pm
- Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
- Topic: Partial eclipse of the Moon on Monday
- Replies: 22
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To come to think of it, a Total Solar Eclipse is actually an Occultation of a star by the humble Moon. It so happens that it's no ordinary star for Earthlings, so it's a very special Occultation. In fact, to further import terminology from elsewhere, a solar eclipse may correctly be compared with or...
- Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:36 pm
- Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
- Topic: Partial eclipse of the Moon on Monday
- Replies: 22
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Partial eclipse of the Moon on Monday
There will be a partial eclipse of the Moon this Monday, 17th October. It should be visible from Singapore. Mid-eclipse will be at 8.03pm, when the Moon will be just 17 degrees above the horizon in the east. However, this will be a slight eclipse only, as at most, only 7% of the Moon will enter the ...
- Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:30 pm
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: Mars photo
- Replies: 10
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- Mon Oct 10, 2005 11:26 pm
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: Mars photo
- Replies: 10
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Yes, Kay Heem, I too can't wait to get good shots of Saturn! Wow. That's a very nice photo! Can I use it for Mars Watch 2005? Did you take it in Singapore? Yup, but I am sure there are nicer Mars photos out there from S'pore amateurs! I took it in Singapore from my room window, right in the city. We...
- Mon Oct 10, 2005 10:27 pm
- Forum: Astrophotography
- Topic: Mars photo
- Replies: 10
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Mars photo
Last month, I bought a Philips Toucam Pro II webcam with a custom-made 1.25" adaptor from the Grand Eye Scientic Company in Hong Kong (thanks to Remus for the tip), to try my hand at CCD imaging with a webcam. It is surprisingly easy to get good results. Here is a photo of Mars which I took on ...
- Thu Sep 29, 2005 12:45 am
- Forum: Coffee corner
- Topic: The History of Singastro
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2605