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by river
Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:59 pm
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: 50th anniversary of first artificial satellite
Replies: 0
Views: 1485

50th anniversary of first artificial satellite

I collect google logo of special event. Today is the 50th anniversary of first artificial satellite - Russian Sputnik 1.


http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/ia ... 41013.html

click on the logo for more link
http://www.google.com.sg/
by river
Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:32 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Italian Astronomers Image UFO On Moon
Replies: 19
Views: 9171

we call it astroNot or angkasaWant. may be that dot is sam_1 (some one) trying to build a Touch-N-Go on the moon for the astroNot. is it 80million space tourist or $80million per pax? Wah.. the astroNot deal package was US$900 million, but it include roti canai, spin top, jet plane, oil and cups of ...
by river
Wed Oct 03, 2007 4:44 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Italian Astronomers Image UFO On Moon
Replies: 19
Views: 9171

A bug or UFO? What ever. The point is "Do you believe we are alone in this universe?", "Are we that BIG and that smart?" I don't think we are the only smart living thing. If US president(Bush?) can send spacecraft into space and Malaysia can send angkasawan into ISS, I think chan...
by river
Mon Sep 24, 2007 4:38 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Desaru Stargazing Expedition in October 2007
Replies: 56
Views: 21942

dont forget the Immigration "white card". Get one and fill it up before friday for smooth clearance.
by river
Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:27 am
Forum: Buy and Sell
Topic: WTB: Optical Spanner Wrench
Replies: 11
Views: 6047

Very rare that one will need to remove the retaining ring, can use alternative way to open it. I filed the ends of two small nail and use them to remove the retaining ring. No that difficult. Oh.. remember to mark down the position first. if you still have the old geometry set, you will find it handy.
by river
Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:06 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Desaru Stargazing Expedition in October 2007
Replies: 56
Views: 21942

here is the map and driving direction :

http://www.desaruresort.com/DesaruGolde ... cation.htm#
by river
Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:10 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: having fun with your telescope?
Replies: 26
Views: 12340

I miss Nexstar 4GT.

ED80 is my primary scope now.
by river
Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:41 pm
Forum: Equipment Discussions
Topic: How to keep your telescope Fungus free?
Replies: 15
Views: 6393

HomeFix have smaller version selling ~$75 to $99.
by river
Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:23 am
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Earth at the Center of the Universe
Replies: 30
Views: 165496

Nice simulation! I am ok with the "Earth at the Center of Universe" model, just like "Sun is the center of solar system". Just pick one for a specific purpose. A model is used to describe things base on some factor and view point, some model is easier to study and some are not. W...
by river
Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:27 pm
Forum: Coffee corner
Topic: Einstein's E=MC2 ....he made it up?
Replies: 25
Views: 10601

believe it or not, many country are trying to duplicate Singapore's "Teaching Factory" education model. It really contribute to the nation development... That's a fact how Sinagpore survive and success. Who started it? Dun know, but you can ask EDB. The cost? working class got to keep on t...