NTU/NUS Astronomy Challenge 2006

thetno · Post by **thetno** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 10:25 pm

It is here once again this year.
Event will be held over at NTU 20th and NUS 21st, June. (updated)
Invitation letters for JC/Poly and secondary school have already sent out.
Rounds are already decided and there is gonna be practical round this time.
(but only for JC/poly i think, kids aren't allowed to stayback late)
If your school hasn't got the invitation, might wanna email us at astrochallenge@gmail.com

Regards,
thetno

edit: organizers reserve the right to change the rounds,

edit: Below is the 2nd letter sent to schools. u can get most of the info inside

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The Astronomy Societies from Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore are proud to present the AstroChallenge 2006. This is an annual event directed at promoting astronomy among students and fostering ties among the various Astronomy Societies in Singapore.  

As stated in our previous invitation, AstroChallenge 2006 will be held on the 20th and 21st of June this year. There will be many challenging questions in the individual and data analysis rounds which together with the project round and observation round, aim to create a holistic astronomy competition. In addition, new activities such as the ‘Help Me!’ round and buzzer rounds at the finals hope to bring more fun and enjoyment to the whole event. 

All interested schools are to fill in application form(s) found in Appendix II and return to us by 28th April 2006.  You can post it or email it to the addresses found on the registration form. 

Kindly consider this invitation as it is an opportunity for the students to gain exposure and foster inter-school ties. For your reference, we have enclosed more details regarding this event in Appendix I attached at the back of this invitation letter. 

Enquiries can be made to astrochallenge@gmail.com  
 
 
 
 

Yours sincerely,

Kharidehal Abhirama Arjun

President

AstroChallenge 2006 Committee

neoterryjoe · Post by **neoterryjoe** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:08 am

Hi!
Maybe you would like to make known your identity for this event?

thetno · Post by **thetno** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 12:46 am

hehe, just realised this is my 2nd post since the day i joined.

i'm naing oo from ntu, one of the quiz masters for astro challenge.

Jin Peng · Post by **Jin Peng** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 2:41 am

Please do sent a invitation (details of the competition) to Republic Polytechnic Astronomy Club at rpac.edu.sg@gmail.com

Don't let us out like last year! LOL

Thanks a Zillion....
Regards,
RPASTRO

thetno · Post by **thetno** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:58 pm

we have already sent out the 2nd letter last week, together with application forms and some detail about the rounds.
If you guys haven't receive it, let us know.

and thanks for coming tonight.

ps* you can always keep your scopes with us. our C8 is officially pronounced dead.

jermng · Post by **jermng** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 12:19 am

Sounds sad .... can I kaypo what you mean his C8's pronounced dead??

weedee · Post by **weedee** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 10:09 pm

Hey, I'm Jiawei from VJC astronomy club here. Just wondering if you have sent it to my school. We were kind of confused by the first letter we received. Do I acknowledge it by sending it back to you?

thetno · Post by **thetno** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 10:59 am

hi jiawei, 2nd letter contains application form, so you will have to send it back after filling it up. first letter is just like a note to tell you all that there will be astro challenge.

i mean, ntu astro's c8 is dead, remus helped us check on tuesday night and officially pronounced dead. Thanks Remus!
we lost its counter weight during bintan trip last year
before that, the wooden mount got cracked
and finally, c8 itself's secondary mirror got lose from corrector plate.
thinking of taking it apart to sell the mirror and stuffs, lol
right now, we only got a antique 1/2 dead c6 and ntu astro is probably the poorest astro club in singapore. T_T

Canopus Lim · Post by **Canopus Lim** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:31 pm

I went with NTU astro on 2 msia trips before and I must say that the way they handled the scopes is just too rough. The newtonian C6 I can bet is way way off collimation and it was just bashed around when transported. It is not surprising that the C8 is gone too. Perhaps you guys should appoint someone to take good care of the scopes and ask people who are 'gentle' during trips to carry them and not other people who do not understand scopes or know the significance of rough handling when it comes to optical alignment.

neoterryjoe · Post by **neoterryjoe** » Thu Mar 16, 2006 12:31 pm

oh man... wouldnt you all leave her resting in peace or an elaborate funeral if possible for her service? Still want to sell off her organs??? You unfeeling creatures..

Just kidding!!

Anyway, Yang Beng, Im sure you are exaggerating right? I think those appointed should have experiences on handling scope. Maybe, just not conscious enough during handling..

ok, back to the topic...