Mars Watch 2005 Discussion Board

[Airconvent]

woo hoo! I have to say this again...
the event was a resounding success! I am not able to gauge the crowd levels between the 2003 event and this one but the public were there, the exhibitors were there and all the excitement and friendly exchange were there (not forgetting the VIP Mars of course!).

I was a little disappointed that the ST decided in the end not to publish the event in the newspapers but I guess without a human VIP, interest level may not be there.

Anyhow, I don't know who is who in the organising commitee but a BIG THANK YOU to Chris and gang for putting this all together....well done fellas!

....waiting for Mars Watch 2006, Saturn Watch 2005, etc...

[chrisyeo]

Quite a few own their own telescopes at home, do have interest in astronomy, but did not know of Singastro. Others are surprised to find out that we actually have an astronomy community in Singapore, an informal group of enthusiasts not related to Science Centre or any other organization

These words made the event all worthwhile.

Are there any new members who found out about Singastro from MW? Please say hi!

Cheers,
Chris

[Jin Peng]

nice event indeed! lets conduct such events frequently den =D

[chrisyeo]

Budget report:

$200 collected from donations (McGill $100, Astrobargains $100).

Expenditure:
$50 - bottled water (Jin Peng)
$60 - misc. equipment (cordoning tape, string, boards etc.) (Mooey)
$20 - misc printing & posters (Geraldine)
$10 - poster printing (Chris)

Total: $140

Remainder: $60 - donated to Singastro.

Cheers,