Free Public Talk- Astronomical Events in 2014 - 4 Jan (Sat)

[Gary]

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all forum members!

The next public stargazing talk is titled "Astronomical Events in 2014".

Date: Saturday, 4 January 2014
Time: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Venue: Toa Payoh Public Library. Level 1 Programme Zone.

Admission is free. No pre-registration required. Late-comers welcomed!



Learn about all the interesting astronomical events in 2014, including one that is happening on the very same night of this talk! Participants will also learn basic stargazing skills like how to read a star map. A free A3-size printed sky map will be distributed (while stock lasts).

*Weather permitting*, during/after the talk, there will be a live stargazing session at open ground just outside the library. You can observe the Moon, stars and the planets through our telescopes with different size and design! You can also interact with our friendly star volunteers to learn more about astronomy and telescopes.

So spread the word, bring your family and friends along to acquire skills that will enable you to enjoy stargazing for the rest of your life!

[Gary]

Thanks everyone for coming to this talk last Saturday. It was raining while the talk was going on. Despite the rain, the turnout was good.

At about 9pm+, the patch of sky where Jupiter was located is clear enough for us to observe it for at least 1.5 hour with our telescopes! Patience to hang around after the talk was rewarded! Orion was also partially clear during this period. Glad to see some of the participants who came specifically to look at Jupiter through the 10-inch dobsonian telescope got their wish fulfilled.

As usual, we had a great time catching up with one another in the new year. Looking forward to more clear Saturday nights in the months to come!