Desaru Stargazing Expedition in October 2007

river · Post by **river** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:06 am

here is the map and driving direction :

http://www.desaruresort.com/DesaruGolde ... cation.htm#

Post by **rcj** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:03 pm

hi raychan,

not sure if it is a good idea to come just for the session in the night without staying in the resort. it is not an open public area, and is part of the resort premises. however, if you would like to stay in the resort, it would be great, but not sure if that fits your schedule. Not to worry though, more trips like this and in mersing will come, and there are new locations as well in the near future. soon!

raychan · Post by **raychan** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:36 pm

Yeah....was wondering the same thing too. Well, hope I can make it for the next trip. Wishing you guys clear skies ahead !!!!

opteron · Post by **opteron** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:50 pm

when confirm and pay for the trip?

Post by **rcj** » Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:36 pm

latest update: closing date is by this weekend guys! so please hurry if you still want to go. We will be booking the ferry tickets on Monday.

opteron: please PM or email (remuscj at yahoo dot com) the following particulars:
1) Full Name
2) NRIC
3) Handphone contact number
4) Emergency contact number

The trip fees of SGD$180 can be paid via bank ATM transfer.

Places are quite limited now! Still available, while positions last!

Post by **rcj** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:12 pm

Registration is now closed. We have bought the all the ferry tickets already. For those who have signed up, please look for Carole on that day and the rest of the group (noticable since there's astronomy equipment going). Please note that I will not be there at the ferry terminal. Some things to note are as follows:

1) Lunch and dinner is NOT PROVIDED, and you will have to bring some Malaysian ringgit to cater to your meals (except for the buffet breakfast)

2)You may like to bring some swim gear as well (beach and pool).

3) Bath and face towels are provided. You need only to bring your bathing toiletries (there are complimentary ones in the private bathrooms, but are miniscule).

4) The ETA point is at Changi Ferry Terminal on Friday 7PM SHARP. This is NOT THE SAME as Changi Point Terminal and Tanah Merah Terminal. I have already sent you the location details by now. If you have not received it somehow, please PM. Please note that the ferry will not wait for late comers. If you are late, please swim there yourself or get CC's Portaball as a floating device.

5) Please REMEMBER to bring your passport (unexpired and valid).

6) We will try to cater ground floor rooms for those with heavy equipment. Highest priority goes to this lot of people.

7) Geographic coordinates of the netball court is:
Latitude: 1 degrees 32 min 34.8 seconds North
Longitude: 104 degrees 15 min 57.6 seconds East

That's all! Seeya!

5)

Post by **rcj** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:28 pm

Here are some useful solar system information based on 5th October and local times.

1) Jupiter
Set Time: 23:02PM
Location: Ophiuchus

2) Pluto
Set Time: 11:52PM
Location: Sagittarius

3) Neptune
Set Time: 3:39AM
Location: Capricornus

4) Uranus
Set Time: 5:21AM
Location: Aquarius

5) Venus
Rise Time: 4:01AM
Location: Leo

6) Saturn
Rise Time: 4:28AM
Location: Leo

7) Mars
Rise Time: 00:15AM
Location: Gemini

8) Moon
Rise Time: 3:02AM
Phase: 25.21%
Location: Cancer

Post by **acc** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:30 pm

rcj wrote: If you are late, please swim there yourself or get CC's Portaball as a floating device.

Note: Anyone who uses the Portaball for cooking or as a floatation device is likely to receive serious bodily harm.

Post by **rcj** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:34 pm

acc wrote: Note: Anyone who uses the Portaball for cooking or as a floatation device is likely to receive serious bodily harm.

oops!! :oops:

Post by **acc** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:44 pm

hahah