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chrisyeo
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Mars Watch 2005
Venue: Republic Polytechnic sports complex (near Redhill MRT station).
Date: Saturday, 29th October 2005
Time: 7pm till morning.
INTRODUCTION
The closest approach of Mars in 2003 drew a lot of public attention and allowed us to see Mars bigger than we have ever seen it before. Mars Watch I and Mars Watch II, two public events held in Chinese Gardens and Bedok Reservoir respectively, were highly successful events that drew huge crowds and introduced many to the joys of astronomy in Singapore.
This year on November 3rd, Mars will again come into opposition, and will be a blazing red beacon in our night sky. The astronomy community here in Singapore sees this again as another opportunity to share our passion for the night sky with members of the general public.
ACTIVITIES
a. Telescopes for Public Viewing
Volunteers from school clubs and Singastro will set up telescope stations for members of the public to look through. Many amazing telescopes and views of Mars will be available for all to look. Learn about astronomy and telescopes from the many helpful and passionate volunteers.
b. Poster Exhibition
A poster exhibition on Mars and on astronomy prepared by NJC and SP will be displayed along the covered walkways.
c. Astronomy talks
There will be a talk, “An Introduction to Practical Astronomy” by Mr Vincent Kee, a long-time astronomy supporter at 8pm.
Other talks are pending.
d. Live projection screen
An image of Mars from a telescope will be projected unto a video screen live via a webcam.
e. Vendors corner
Some telescope vendors will be there introducing affordable ways to own your very own telescope.
OBJECTIVES OF THIS EVENT
1. Public outreach
The universe and the night sky is not something that Singaporeans easily appreciate because of our urban environment. Yet, the stars and the heavens are there every night. Many Singaporeans are instinctively curious and interested in astronomy, but have no avenues for knowing more about the universe we live in. This public event will allow interested individuals, young and old, to get a look of what Mars looks like, learn more about astronomy, and get their questions answered by the gathering of amateur astronomers.
2. Increase awareness and contact between astronomy clubs
There is basically no collaboration and contact between the various school astronomy clubs in Singapore. By contacting and inviting all the astronomy clubs to gather for this event, students and teachers will be able to meet and network with others.
3. Meeting other astronomy enthusiasts
This event will allow people to meet others who share their interest in astronomy. It will allow them to meet new friends and to gain knowledge that others have to share.
4. Enjoy Mars
The planet Mars will not appear as big as this year for another 16 years. Mars Watch provides a view of Mars through the many telescopes that will be set up.
ORGANISERS
This event is jointly organised by the Republic Polytechnic astronomy club, Singapore Polytechnic astronomy club, and members from Singastro.
Background on Singastro
Singastro is an informal online community of amateur astronomers that had humble beginnings as a yahoogroups forum. Currently it has a healthy forum with over 400 registered members comprising the young and old, students and professionals, and even individuals from neighbouring countries. Its members are passionate about astronomy and are always happy to share their knowledge and experience with others. About 15 people have volunteered to bring their scopes and set up viewing stations for the public on this night.
Mars Watch 2005
Date: Saturday, 29th October
Time: 7pm till next morning
Venue: Somewhere near an Mrt Station
Description:
1. Public viewing with 10-15 scopes
2. Poster and telescope exhibition
3. Information and registration booth
4. Projection screen with live view of Mars
5. Lelong sale ?
6. Vendors corner ?
7. Talks ?
8. Lucky draw
Volunteers confirmed:
Public viewing
1. Airconvent c5
2. Arief 7" newt + GPD mount
3. MooEy 8" portaball
4. Weixing 6" Newt + GP Mount
5. kayheem 8" sct
6. wucheeyiun 8" sct with binoviewer
7. rlow 5" sct
8. hlyf 5" sct
9. chrisyeo 8" dob
10. canopus lim 8" dob
11. joo beng c9.25
12. daisuke nexstar 114gt
13. qu1xs1lv3r 4.5" newt
14. jack_mav88 c8n + cg5
15. elton fs102
16. zong 127mak
17. VinSnr Nexstar 5i
18. dl 5" mct
Hi everyone,
I've smsed Remus and he said that he will be too busy to organise Mars Watch 2005, so Mooey and I have decided to go ahead and organise something.
The event will be on Saturday, 29th October 2005. The venue is yet to be confirmed but will be posted here shortly. It will be convenient enough to be within walking distance of an MRT station.
Since time is short, the plan is to have minimal organisation and hassle. The idea is to have about 10-15 scopes set up and manned by volunteers for public viewing, some posters/exhibition on Mars and astronomy, a registration and information booth, and a projection screen showing a 'live' view of Mars from a webcam. At the simplest level, this can just be a big Singastro get-together.
Invitations will be sent out to all the school astronomy clubs in Singapore. We hope that they can bring their scopes, enjoy the Martian view, get to meet others who share their hobby, get to look at and through other cool scopes, share their passion with the public, and generally enjoy the atmosphere.
We hope to invite Mcgill and Astrobargains, and any other vendor, to set up tables to introduce entry-level scopes to students who might be interested. If others would like a lelong sale for other astronomical paraphernalia, we could organise a lelong sale also from 8pm-9pm. Pls let us know here is anyone is interested.
I'd like to reconfirm, who will be able to bring their scopes down from 7-11pm?
Hope to have your support!
Clear skies,
Chris
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Airconvent
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cool...so its ON afterall.
Finally a chance for my C5 to see the light! The last Mars Watch , I had been using my ETX90, now upgraded to 125mm..heh heh
Just a thought, the level of activity and scope will depend on the response from all the volunteers...if not we can do away with the elaborate posters and all and cut right to the action. perhaps a speaker or 2 like Vincent or Mr Au, etc and I think Remus should make an effort to spare an hour or 2 too..he has tonnes of presentation material ...heh heh
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Chris/MooEy, that's good to hear! -If- you want to organise a lucky draw, I can sponsor a brand-new 1.25" 32mm GSO plossl and a 1.25" Orion Polarizing Moon Filter.
The items can be sent with the consolidated US purchases that I am shipping out early next month.
cheers
cc
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I'd like to reconfirm, who will be able to bring their scopes down from 7-11pm?
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1. Arief: 7" Newt + GPD mount
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Hi,
1. Arief: 7" Newt + GPD mount
2. Weixing: 6" Newt + GP Mount
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MooEy
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dear chris,
i have originally reserved the first post to sumarise all the details so that we do not have to scroll thru 5-6 pages just to figure out wat is happening. maybe u can put the following in ur 1st post
Date: Oct 29
Time: Somewhere in the evening
Venue: Somewhere near an Mrt Station
Description:
Volunteers:
1. Airconvent c5
2. Arief 7" newt + GPD mount
3. MooEy 8" portaball
4. Weixing 6" Newt + GP Mount
thanks
~MooEy~
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5,6,7,8 :-)
any 9 and 10 incher?
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chrisyeo
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It will be great to have a talk. It just depends on who is willing to give one. Any volunteers? Will approach the usual suspects.
Thanks CC. I think it'll be fun to have the lucky draw. Will encourage people to register and come to the forums as well. (winner announced online). Any other donations for lucky draw? All are welcome!
Any possibility of having the 16" brought down to be displayed?
Would Matthew, Elton, Lee and TG be interested in coming down with their scopes? It would fuel Arief's aperture fever ;)
Chris
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salvaged from the other thread
1. Airconvent c5
2. Arief 7" newt + GPD mount + toucam + laptop
3. MooEy 8" portaball
4. Weixing 6" Newt + GP Mount
5. kayheem 8" sct
6. wucheeyiun 8" sct with binoviewer
7. rlow
8. hlyf
9. chrisyeo 8" dob
10. canopus lim 8" dob
11. joo beng c9.25
12. daisuke nexstar 114gt
13. qu1xs1lv3r 4.5" newt
14. jack_mav88 c8n + cg5
15. elton fs102
16. zong 127mak
~MooEy~
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wucheeyiun
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Dear chris
i can volunteer my c8 with gp mount..
opps now i see the consolidated list :oops:
chee yiun
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