17th Astronomy Retreat

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Mayyen
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17th Astronomy Retreat

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Hi Members
All are welcome to jon us, June 2010 school holiday.
This time we going to Sikori Resort: Batam: Indonsia.

There will be many exciting activities, enrichment programmes,
not taught in schools. There will be talks presented by experienced
professionals on radio astronomy, ornithology, beginnings of the Universe, Evolution, Einstien’s Theory of Relativity, Physics tutorials,
and hands-onAstronomical observations of planets,
galaxies, globular clusters,

Many participants are bringing their optical equipment to
take advantage of the darker skies in Batam.
Experienced observers will be on hand to guide all beginners
throughout the night, weather permitting

Interest members , Please email me at
yenaw@pacific.net.sg or www.yen-sky@blogspot.com
Closing date : 15/4/2010
Thanks
Carole
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Tachyon
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Post by Tachyon »

Wow! "Ornithology" - isn't that study of birds? So it includes bird-watching?
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Hi mayyen
Thanks for organising the event and keeping the astro jiuces flowing.
Looks like we are getting further and further away to get darker skies.:)
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GrimaH
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Post by GrimaH »

Hmm, details on the activities, fee etc?
Mayyen
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Hi GrimaH,
Pls email to me at yenaw@pacific.net.sg.
I will gave u the detail.
Thank s
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