Free Public Talk - 21 Jan 2013 - Astronomical Events in 2013

[Gary]

Hi Friends,

Thanks to all the supporters of my previous talks, I will be conducting more free public talks at Toa Payoh Public Library in 2013.

Topic: Stargazing in Singapore - Astronomical Events in 2013
Date: Monday, 21 Jan 2013
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30 pm
Venue:Toa Payoh Public Library, Programme Zone, Level 1



This 1.5 hour talk will be divided loosely into 3 parts of 30 minutes each:

7:00pm - 7:30pm - Part 1 - What and where to stargaze in Singapore, free resources, basic stargazing concepts
7:30pm - 8:00pm - Part 2 - How to choose a suitable telescope and binocular
8:00pm - 8:30pm - Part 3 - Astronomical Events in 2013

Anyone can just walk into the room and listen to the talk at any point in time. So for those who are only interested for Part 3, you do not need to rush down at 7:00pm. I will reserve the most interesting Comet ISON presentation for the last part of part 3.

Weather permitting, I may be conducting a free public stargazing session just outside the library. This stargazing event is conducted in my own capacity and not affiliated to NLB in any way.

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For those who can't attend this talk, no worries. Toa Payoh Public Library has kindly given me a regular 3rd Monday evening slot for each month for the talks. So at dates closer to these astronomical events in 2013, I can present the latest updated status of such events in greater detail. For example, talking about Comet panSTARRS in Feburary, Comet ISON in October, Saturn Opposition in April. Unexpected astronomical events can also be covered during such talks - .e.g. sudden solar outburst and activity.

Looking forward to see you in these public talks in 2013!

[Airconvent]

You're becoming a regular Gary. keep it up!
I met a new enthusiast today while at Kinokuniya browsing the BBC Astro magazine that you showed the other day. he seemed interested and I pointed him to your sessions and talk. I do hope he came i here today and attends your talk. Too bad I was in a rush as I was there for targetted purchasing..haha. Bought an S&T also.

[Gary]

You're becoming a regular Gary. keep it up!
I met a new enthusiast today while at Kinokuniya browsing the BBC Astro magazine that you showed the other day. he seemed interested and I pointed him to your sessions and talk. I do hope he came i here today and attends your talk. Too bad I was in a rush as I was there for targetted purchasing..haha. Bought an S&T also.

Thanks for the referral and glad you got a copy of that book-a-zine.

[Gary]

Updated the main post. You may scroll up and read. The next talk is tomorrow evening. Somewhere in a warehouse in Singapore now, another big telescope is waiting for its owner to collect it (not me).

[Gary]

Weather update. After a passing shower, skies seems to slowly clear up again. Talk will go on tonight regardless of weather as it will held indoor. Looking forward to meeting familiar singastro faces again.

[Gary]

Big thanks to Toa Payoh Public Library and all who came especially the telescope volunteers! Sky was clear enough for good views of Moon, Jupiter and star clusters! Quite surprised by the decent turnout for the talk and stargazing session despite being a Monday evening event and the bad weather over the weekend.

Some pics:

3 telescopes deployed - 80mm refractor, MCT 5", SCT 6":


Moon thru Mak127 + 25mm plossl eyepiece with handheld phone camera. Cropped only. No further image processing: