Event Proposal: Mars Watch 2005

jack_mav88 · Post by **jack_mav88** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 12:34 am

Hi there,

I'm willing to chip in my C8N with CG5 mount if the event is on Sat. But might not be able to stay late as I'm still working on Sun.

Post by **Airconvent** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 1:34 am

Can we ensure the dates do not fall within any exam period..else we would have eliminated a potential pool of exhibitors and helpers.

Tachyon · Post by **Tachyon** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:28 am

My exam week starts 31 Oct. Dunno about the rest...

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 9:47 am

As the time is drawing near, let's schedule a meeting next weekend Saturday 27th August 2005.

Hi Remus, i'll be having a cruise trip on that date. Pls let me know the result of the meeting, would be glad to help.

Arief

kayheem · Post by **kayheem** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 11:05 am

I will be busy at a conference that weekend. Just let me know the outcome of the meeting.

Kay Heem

elton · Post by **elton** » Fri Aug 19, 2005 7:38 pm

Will bring the teleport or fs102 if I'm in town. Anyone can spare a motorised EQ mount? Will not be able to help organise though.

Jin Peng · Post by **Jin Peng** » Sun Aug 21, 2005 11:51 pm

Hi everyone, i guess republic polytechnic astro club might be joining in with you guys. We can provide 2 scope and human resource, my members. But i got to further discuss with my advisor, shall keep you guys updated. =D

RPASTRO Pressy.

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:45 pm

Dear Remus,

Can I have an idea of the time of the meeting please?
I have something on in the evening and will have to make arrangements asap.

Thanks,
Chris

Daisuke · Post by **Daisuke** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 9:24 am

So, anyupdate on the comming meeting?
btw, can anyone tell me when is the really date which the event of the mars to be near earth?

Thx

Post by **rcj** » Tue Aug 23, 2005 10:02 pm

Hi all,
Will try to answer everyone's queries, but firstly, we cannot have the meeting this saturday as Carole (one of the main organisers is recuperating from a bad fall). Will be postponed to a later date, most lately again to be on a weekend to cater to everybody - this refers to the meeting. As for the opposition, Mars Watch 2005 will most likely be held on the 29th of October 2005 where it will be seen in the evening over at the east with a diameter of 20.2 arc seconds across. This is considered quite big for Mars though about 5 arc seconds smaller in diameter than the 2003 August opposition. As for the location, it is very difficult in fact almost impossible to adhere to everyone's request...my gosh, north? south? east? west? center? ;P
Nevertheless, we will try to select a place that is condusive for setting up of equipment, relatively dark (though not 100% possible), and big enough to accomodate the crowd. Marina South might be a likely candidate as it is located central....which I think is fair enough for everyone. I can volunteer my 110AMP Deep Cycle Boat Battery if anyone is willing to help me transport the 25kg bugger around... ;P
Will be bringing both laptops, webcam, DSLR, what nots...

IN ALL THUMBS UP FOR EVERYONE'S EARNEST RESPONSE!

Let's hope the haze will subside more and clear skies to come!

Till then...

Cheers,
Remus