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Let's come together to celebrate the Opposition of Jupiter!!!
Be awed with the views of the biggest planet in our solar system, Big Jupiter, at one of the best times this year! Newbies, veterans, enthusiasts, all are welcomed! Please bring your biggest and newest gear, family and friends, and have an absolutely awesome experience under the stars, here in Singapore!
BIGJUP! Star Party
Venue - Angsana Green big field, East Coast Park (near the Lagoon Hawker Centre)
Date/Time - 4th November 2023 Saturday 6:30PM onwards
See you there! Feel free to share the news!!
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General Information about the event:
1) What is the Opposition of Jupiter?
During the period of 3/4th November, our famous gas giant planet - Jupiter will be at opposition. From the viewpoint of our Earth's surface, opposition happens when an astronomical object rises in the east as the Sun sets in the west, placing the object and the Sun on opposite sides of Earth. Jupiter's opposition occurs every 13 months, making the planet appear larger and brighter than any other time of the year.
2) What can we expect to see?
If you have access to a pair of binoculars, you will be able to make out at least the central banding (of Jupiter), and three or four of the Galilean satellites (moons) that look like star-like points of light.
However, during the BigJup! event at the East Coast Park, where there will be several telescope instruments available for the public to enjoy view of Jupiter, one can expect to see more bands on the Jovian surface, and many other details like belts, festoons, ovals, etc. And you will certainly be able to see at least all four Galilean moons.
3) Where can we expect to see Jupiter?
On BigJup! event evening, Jupiter will be very obvious to the naked eye, as a very bright "not twinkling star" in the east.
4) What else can we expect at the BigJup! event?
As there will be several members of the amateur astronomy community, attendees can expect to interact with fellow avid enthusiasts, admire and gain insights on various astronomical equipment present, be able to see other celestial sights in the skies (check them out with the fellow telescope owners).
5) What should we not expect?
Clouds and rain! They need to go away! Oh, the haze too. Fingers crossed!