Request for volunters for SF2004, Outdoor Observation.

Post by nF » Wed Oct 06, 2004 11:10 pm

Posted on behalf of Weixiong:

Hi fellow astronomers,

We need observation volunteers to set up their personal telescope or binoculars for public viewing during the Astrofest obsevations on the following days and time slots:

13 Nov (Sat) from 12-2pm for solar observation. (must provide own safe solar filter)
and
12 and 13 Nov from 8-10pm for night observations.

Of course it will be great if you could volunteer for all the events! Schools and institutions are also welcome.

Experience in navigating the sky is preferred but not compulsory.

If you have a passion in showing the public the beauty of the night sky, please email/pm Weixiong(Traveler) at starfire82@hotmail.com

Kindly state your contact number and the model of equipment you are bringing. We are looking forward to seeing your big guns!

Thanks for reading

Clear skies
Teng Weixiong (Director of Outdoor Observation)

MooEy · Post by **MooEy** » Thu Oct 07, 2004 5:42 am

where will the outdoor observation be at? sp or some other place?

~MooEy~

Post by nF » Thu Oct 07, 2004 11:26 am

yes, it will be at SP.

fizzy123 · Post by **fizzy123** » Fri Oct 15, 2004 8:10 pm

Is it a over nite observation? :idea: Any additional pointers and info for people bringing scopes?

Sam Lee · Post by **Sam Lee** » Sat Oct 16, 2004 12:27 am

Yes, it will be an overnight observation.

I believe weixiong will answer all of your questions when he come back.

Regards,
Sam

leeter · Post by **leeter** » Tue Oct 19, 2004 3:06 pm

hehee, we guys are keen to go down, but cannot confirm yet, as we haven tell our club members !! We are from NPAC, its been quite some time since u guys hear from us, but anyway, IF we are going down, we will be bringing 10-30 ppl, and with two telescope, C-8.

As we will try to confirm as soon as we have over OBservation and that Exams are over !

Traveler · Post by **Traveler** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 1:54 am

Hi all,
I'm finally back from ROC.
Regarding fizzy123's above question, the official observation timing will be held from 8-10pm. After that you're free to stay on as long as you like till daybreak (for solar observation if you have the stamina)

Currently we're trying to get as many scope volunteers as possible after which there will be a briefing before the event. But basically every scope owner should (preferably) be around or ask someone he/she can trust to attend to the scope during the observation. This is to prevent any inexperienced hands from damaging the equipment or any items to be stolen.

Do feel free to pm me for any enquiries. I'll be praying for clear skies on that 2 days.

Weixiong

fizzy123 · Post by **fizzy123** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 11:45 am

So iz tat both 11 and 12 is overnite observation? Wat briefing is it? Regarding wat issue? Out of curiosity, how is the respond? :idea:

:roll:

Post by **Airconvent** » Sun Oct 24, 2004 11:50 pm

Hi Yong Quan,
I should be able to make it with my ETX90 if its needed on both nights as long as I do not have any pressing problems. A relative is coming in and out of hospital so if there are no problems, I will be there...
Only problem is my astro knowledge not as "tokong" as weixing, samuel, remus, cc,vincent, etc....heh heh
Do PM me the details.
rich

Post by nF » Sun Oct 24, 2004 11:55 pm

Address it to weixiong instead as he's back from ROC.