East Coast Stargazing this Saturday?

questionmak · Post by **questionmak** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 10:38 pm

Zephyrus if u can make it down to serangoon mrt station, I can give u a lift. for that matter anyone who's staying in the central part of singapore, just give a shout.

Post by **rcj** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 11:06 pm

wow! seems like an even healthier response now....hmmm....i can start to feel the clouds thinning already. hopefully it will be good on saturday! stay tuned! try to check this thread for the confirmation on saturday morning. otherwise u can contact me if you want to go and would like to enquire on the status of the session. If it is on, we should be there around 9ish, to give leeway to those having dinner prior.

Unclemax · Post by **Unclemax** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:31 am

Wow, that will be a great star observation night, a lot of people is coming! I may even come with a friend, but he's not sure he can come yet. By the way thanks again Clifford for the lift!!!

Let's hope the weather will be fantastic!!

Zephyrus · Post by **Zephyrus** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:23 pm

questionmak wrote:Zephyrus if u can make it down to serangoon mrt station, I can give u a lift. for that matter anyone who's staying in the central part of singapore, just give a shout.

Hey questionmak, sure I can make it down to Serangoon MRT, it's just a 10-minute ride from Hougang. Do check your PM inbox for my contact. Thanks for the ride! (:

questionmak · Post by **questionmak** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 8:02 am

All right not that I know a lot about weather but outlook doesn't seem encouraging. There's a huge tropical storm off Philippines headed west bound that seems to be affecting the weather all the way here. Huge swathes of cloud appearing rolling westerly towards us... Cross your fingers!

kazumacat · Post by **kazumacat** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 9:43 am

seems alot of people is coming...
if weather is really good...
i'll head down and pay a visit~!
Been such a long time that we are able to have a obs session...

Sandeep10 · Post by **Sandeep10** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 10:38 am

Hi...friends

Anyone joining from ChoaChuKang (by MRT) area...??? wants to join...in as this will be my first Session (what time & location...?) to join u guys.... looking forward....4some1 (company) :>

Post by **rcj** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:12 pm

weather seems ok. Let's activate the session. Will be there 9pm onwards. The site is between carpark c4 and d1. On mobile platform now... Can someone cut and paste the link from previous sessions that furnished more info. Thanks. In anycase just call me if u are still lost. Unless for heavy rain at time of meeting, we should be there. Clear skies!

Zephyrus · Post by **Zephyrus** » Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:44 pm

rcj wrote:Hi all,

The weather (and satellite image) looks promising today, and have decided to stargaze at East Coast Park [glow=red]TONIGHT[/glow] if the good weather persists.

Details as follows:

Location: [glow=red]Open field between CarPark C4 and D1[/glow]
Time: [glow=red]8PM onwards[/glow]
Date: [glow=red]4th August 2007 (Saturday, TONIGHT)[/glow]
Contact Person: [glow=red]Remus (82333798 <- please note NEW NUMBER)[/glow]

Note:
PLEASE CALL AND CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDENCE BEFORE COMING so that we will wait and look out for you or know you are coming.

Useful Information:
This site is located between CarPark C4 and CarPark D1 of East Coast Park. Also in between these two carpark locations is an overhead bridge connecting to the opposite inland side of the expressway where Victoria Junior College and Katong Convent School is nearby. There is also a bustop opposite each of the carparks with Bus Service 401. This bus service heading towards the west direction arrives with the following times on Saturday:
1742, 1808, 1835, 1857, 1919, 1939, 1959, 2017, 2037, 2057, 2114, 2134, 2154, 2214hrs (times are approximate). Basically the last bus leaves at 2214hrs. Those coming by car can park at either C4 or D1 and just head towards the shoreline, you will be able to see the site. Additionally, the inland direction from the perspective of the site will meet a big canal. Those coming by public transport can also take buses (for example: that arrives at VJC. Also do note that there are two restrooms nearby and several pavillions to seek shelter just in case of sudden bad weather.

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE EVENT IS STRICTLY WEATHER DEPENDENT CAN BE CANCELLED LAST MINUTE IF IT RAINS OR SHOWS SIGN OF ABSOLUTE NO CLEARING.

Please call and confirm the event prior to coming.

Will be bringing the 5-inch refractor and mount for planetary imaging and viewing.