Observation sites in Singapore

This is where you can read up the answers to some FAQs on astronomy and star-gazing in Singapore. Members' contributions are welcomed.
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Tachyon
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Post by Tachyon »

Yes, there are some places that are dark and secluded in Lim Chu Kang, but I cannot tell you, as I use it for other purposes which require some privacy. :-)
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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neoterryjoe
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Location: je ( 1.34, 103.73 )

Post by neoterryjoe »

This place is just beside the link between PIE and KJE with reference from the street directory. The expressway is not visible though as they are blocked on one side by the trees. People use this area to fly kites and planes during weekends..
OB sites in LCK? Not so sure about them, but i do know several good locations in the restricted area. You want the map to these places i also ----- :shock:
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Tachyon
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Post by Tachyon »

Who wants to join me for recee?
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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ariefm71
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Post by ariefm71 »

tonite? i'm in
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neoterryjoe
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Post by neoterryjoe »

Having exams now..next time ba...this is actually a good place for the ntu people..quite near them..
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Tachyon
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Tonight raining +++. Will activate if the sky is clear...
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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mrngbss
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Post by mrngbss »

The list is will be very useful for our programmes. Thanks everyone!
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jermng
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Post by jermng »

Tachyon, I was hunting for dark site in LCK once and found a really good dark sky with Mag ~5 skies. There was a red car with people doing stuff inside ... happen to be you? HAHA ...
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Tachyon
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Whew! My car is not red.. heh
[80% Steve, 20% Alfred] ------- Probability of Clear Skies = (Age of newest equipment in days) / [(Number of observers) * (Total Aperture of all telescopes present in mm)]
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cataclysm
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Post by cataclysm »

We have good dark site at LCK area, but not accessible by public. Its the SAF training areas. I am doing my in-camp training at the Pasir Leba Camp at the moment and indeed I experienced darker sky.
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