Very new here and super blur!! pls help!!

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Nathanial_Ng
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Very new here and super blur!! pls help!!

Post by Nathanial_Ng »

Hello I'm new to astronomy and i seriously do not know how to get started. Are there any astronomy clubs that i am able to join so that i can get started? i live around serangoon...
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Post by weixing »

Hi,
Welcome to SingAstro!! :D :D

You can try to find books on introduction to Astronomy in library, check out the FAQ for Beginners and join someone else observation session.

Have a nice day.
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Post by Airconvent »

Hi
If you are in Poly or any of the tertiary institutions, you can join their astro clubs. Otherwise here will be a good place also for general astronomy.
Best is to meet up for observation.
Check out the weekly obs session by Weixing in tampines which is on as long as not cloudy and rainy! I think Zong regularly holds sessions in Toa Payoh park too while Chris conducts his in Serangoon area.
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Post by chrisyeo »

check out http://wiki.singastro.org ... still busy working on it but you should find it informative still..

Cheers,
chris
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Post by whiteholes »

Are you more interested in the practical part of astronomy or the theory part?

If its theory, i recommend you read a brief history of time.
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Post by rlow »

How to get started? Here's my suggestion:

1. Don't buy a binocular or scope yet, until you are familiarised with a few binoculars or scopes.

2. Sign for the Mersing observation trip on 17 March 07, where you have a rare opportunity to look through three or four big premium scopes (plus a few small scopes) under dark clear skies. If the sky is clear, I am very sure this will be a most wonderful experience which you will never forget! If not, you can join some of our local observation sessions. Try contacting Zong or Clifford in Toa Payoh.

3. Read some astronomy books from the library. I would highly recommend "Nightwatch" and "The Backyard Astronomer's Guide", both by Terence Dickinson.

4. Post more questions on this "Beginners Forum". :)
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Post by Bergkamp_ »

welcome.. notice u going to have birthday soon =)
Wee Ern aRmeD wiF Telescope reAdY tO taKe ovEr thE skY .. wIF jUst mY naKed eYEs .
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haha yeah =) thanks alot everyone =D
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Post by zong »

Yes, if you have permission to stay out late, and you have a straight bus to Toa Payoh, you can join the Toa Payoh ob group easily. pm me your handphone and i'll sms you when we go out for a session (known as activation) :)
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Post by Clifford60 »

Zong, you are still active, I thought you change your weekend activities, u know what I mean. Tomorrow 5.30am for lunar eclipse, call? :D :D
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