Mersing Xpedition in May (18-20, 21) [FULL]

Post by **rcj** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 1:59 pm

Hi all,

There will be a Mersing expedition this coming May (juicy Milky Way season). This trip would be catered specially for newbies, but seasoned 'hardcores' are most welcomed as well. There will be nightly stargazing sessions plus sky tours, and also a day event schedule lined up with short talks/dialogue sessions. It will be a 3D2N with departure from Singapore on the 18th May, and ending on the 20th (back in Singapore in the evening). This would be a value added trip that would strive to offer a greater educational (astronomical) experience for new comers into astronomy or even intermediates. The package would include accomodation at the nearby kampung styled resort with stargazing at the popular Mersing site that SINGASTRO members frequent, most meals, and two-way transport.

Targetted quota would be about 30 though we would expect normally less than that in lieu of limited accomodation.

The tentative agenda for the expedition would include:
1) Evening Sky Tours
2) Assorted introductory talks on practical astronomy
3) Solar observations
4) Flea Market Equipment Sale
5) Hiking trips for nature lovers (on demand basis)

Tentative package price (3D2N): SGD$130

Interested participants please leave your name, contact details to remuscj@yahoo.com plus choice of package and astronomy equipment declaration details.

Temporary Website for this event: http://remuscj.1111mb.com/ai_mesp.html

Current Update (5th May 2007): [glow=red]FULL[/glow]

Clear Skies!

river · Post by **river** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:16 pm

hai yah... I was wondering which astronomy group is organising a trip to
Mersing/Desaru at ~$130... haha it is you

,nice package.

Wish to go too, but have to double check with my work schedule and family.

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 4:20 pm

remus, how is the condition of the resort? got hot shower and clean toilet or not? i'm interested to go for the 3D2N trip. is timotel more exp?

Arief

alvinsclee · Post by **alvinsclee** » Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:07 pm

Good package, Remus.

You can plan this as a regular session if there is demand. I'm sure it will raise publicity and the profile of SingAstro, taking it to greater heights.

Unfortunate for me, I will be bogged down by work during that period, so I may have to give this a miss again. Join you guys other days when I am free.

Cheers!

Post by **rcj** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 3:32 pm

Latest update: The mode of transport for this expedition is via [glow=red]air-conditioned 45 seater coach[/glow]!

All meals are provided except for the meal when we stop over at Mersing Town for supplies before heading to the observing site. There are shower and toilet admenities at the resort. From previous past feedback, we will tell the resort to cut down on their spice level, unless upon special request.

Post by **rcj** » Mon Apr 02, 2007 1:44 pm

Hi all,

Update: We are currently left with less than 10 vacancies. For those who have already signed up, you will receive notifications and details. I will post some general information here as well. Transport and accomodation has already been booked.

Hurry while seats last!

IceAngel · Post by **IceAngel** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 12:29 pm

Remus!!!
going mersing again ah?? Hahaha...
Too bad i am in HK..

I wanna ask about something about mersing too.. I am now a committee of the HKUST Astro Club.. If we wanna have a trip to mersing via Singapore, could you help me with the transport and lodging booking???

Post by **rcj** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 1:40 pm

Hi IceAngel,

Good to hear from you again! Sure thing about the trip arrangements. Let me know then.

IceAngel · Post by **IceAngel** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 6:16 pm

It is still in consideration. Thanks a lot for the help

Post by **weixing** » Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:38 pm

Hi,

It is still in consideration. Thanks a lot for the help

HK to Mersing!!?? That's seem a bit too far away. Have you try island near HK itself (such as Lautau island), China or even Taiwan??

Have a nice day.