Stargazing in EAST COAST PARK TONIGHT (4th August 2007)

Post by **rcj** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:01 pm

Hi all,

The weather (and satellite image) looks promising today, and have decided to stargaze at East Coast Park [glow=red]TONIGHT[/glow] if the good weather persists.

Details as follows:

Location: [glow=red]Open field between CarPark C4 and D1[/glow]
Time: [glow=red]8PM onwards[/glow]
Date: [glow=red]4th August 2007 (Saturday, TONIGHT)[/glow]
Contact Person: [glow=red]Remus (82333798 <- please note NEW NUMBER)[/glow]

Note:
PLEASE CALL AND CONFIRM YOUR ATTENDENCE BEFORE COMING so that we will wait and look out for you or know you are coming.

Useful Information:
This site is located between CarPark C4 and CarPark D1 of East Coast Park. Also in between these two carpark locations is an overhead bridge connecting to the opposite inland side of the expressway where Victoria Junior College and Katong Convent School is nearby. There is also a bustop opposite each of the carparks with Bus Service 401. This bus service heading towards the west direction arrives with the following times on Saturday:
1742, 1808, 1835, 1857, 1919, 1939, 1959, 2017, 2037, 2057, 2114, 2134, 2154, 2214hrs (times are approximate). Basically the last bus leaves at 2214hrs. Those coming by car can park at either C4 or D1 and just head towards the shoreline, you will be able to see the site. Additionally, the inland direction from the perspective of the site will meet a big canal. Those coming by public transport can also take buses (for example: that arrives at VJC. Also do note that there are two restrooms nearby and several pavillions to seek shelter just in case of sudden bad weather.

PLEASE NOTE THE ABOVE EVENT IS STRICTLY WEATHER DEPENDENT CAN BE CANCELLED LAST MINUTE IF IT RAINS OR SHOWS SIGN OF ABSOLUTE NO CLEARING.

Please call and confirm the event prior to coming.

Will be bringing the 5-inch refractor and mount for planetary imaging and viewing.

Sam Lee · Post by **Sam Lee** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:26 pm

Weather looks promising ! Clear and blue skies !
Plenty of objects tonight !

Post by **rcj** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:45 pm

Sam, do bring your scope. Can test out with the DSLR on the moon ...

Sam Lee · Post by **Sam Lee** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 3:54 pm

You got a mount with you ? GP maybe ? Then i just bring the scope and camera.

Post by **rcj** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 4:44 pm

can mount on the G11... but u will need to bring your DSLR adapter mating system to the scope...btw, Michael is coming too.

Post by **rcj** » Sat Aug 04, 2007 6:53 pm

update: will proceed as planned.

boothee · Post by **boothee** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:07 am

Oh! I see the post only by now so I can't join.

Have a nice party !
boothee

Sam Lee · Post by **Sam Lee** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:30 am

Just got back home after having supper with Remus and Michael in Eunos (roti prata !).
Its been some time since i've last did some serious observation. Tiring but rewarding as well. Maybe will post more info and probably some photos after i get some sleep.

Regards,
Sam

Post by **rcj** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 5:36 pm

it was a great time last night. about roughly ten or so turned up considering it was pretty last minute arrangement. There was a slight thin haze present, but nevertheless, it did not stop us from finding Dumbbell and many other DSO objects.

hi boothee, some of us were hoping to meet you there, but it is alright, there's always next time, or we could drop by in your country! have a safe trip home!

boothee · Post by **boothee** » Sun Aug 05, 2007 10:20 pm

rcj wrote: hi boothee, some of us were hoping to meet you there, but it is alright, there's always next time,

Yah! I wish I could visit very soon again.

rcj wrote: or we could drop by in your country!

You are always welcome. Just let me know.

rcj wrote: have a safe trip home!

ႊThank you so much. Goodbye!

boothee