3D2N Stargazing at Punggai --> 7th - 9th Aug 2010

[Gary]

Announcing this on behalf of Remus with his permission.

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Dear Astro Friends,

In lieu of the upcoming long weekend this National Day, there will be a 3D2N stargazing expedition to Punggai, Malaysia. Details are as follows:

Dates: August 7 - 9, 2010

Departure (for Punggai from Singapore): August 7 (Saturday, around noon-time, to be confirmed)

Return (back to Singapore): August 9 (by late afternoon, depending on traffic conditions)

Package cost per person: SGD$130 (inclusive of meals, two-way transport, accommodation)

Telescope owners: Please remember to let us know what model(s) you are bringing for the trip (for customs declaration purposes).

If you are keen, please reply to this email with the following details:

1) Full Name
2) Contact number
3) Email address

Thanks for reading, and see you soon!

Clear Skies out!
Remus

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Remus's email : remuscj AT gmail DOT com

[Mayyen]

Hi
There is also Perseids shower trip to Punggai on
Fri 13 aug to Sunday15 2010.
Limited to 40peoples. Closing date: 1/8/2010.
Cost is S$130.00per person for 5 sharing per chalet.
Interst ,pls contract me at
email- yenaw@pacific.net.sg
Thanks

[Gary]

Fizzy, Guangwei and myself confirm going for 7 - 9 Aug. Please come join us! It will be a blast! At least no more stupid chants and cheesy songs bombarding you during that period!

[orly_andico]

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[orly_andico]

argh! the first minibus is full!

people, sign up so i can join! :-)

[guangwei]

C'mon ! We need more people !

[leechriz]

Count me in

[orly_andico]

yay!

i'm waitlisted because the first bus is full... so need those folks to fill the 2nd bus!!

[Gary]

To all newcomers without a telescope reading this, I highly encouraged you guys to join this trip and/or the next one in the following weekend.

Think about it, if someone give you $130 to do a research on what is the good telescope buy, what would you do? Just buy a couple of books and a toy scope to learn about stargazing in light-polluted Singapore skies?

Or a 3 day 2 nights dark sky hands-on experience with a variety of big scopes and face-to-face advise from veterans about the scopes, stargazing techniques and buying tips? How about doing all that in a laid back relaxed seaside environment?

Especially for students, the year-end exam period is approaching in a couple of months. This is may be your best opportunity for the rest of the year. What are the chances of Perseid Meteor showering on a moonless night?

[Gary]

@leechriz and orly: We will do our best to make it happen! You can start packing your scopes and accessories now!