MARS WATCH 2005 "MARS SKETCH CONTEST".

Post by **Airconvent** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 5:18 pm

Dear all
In conjunction with TPS (local rep for Meade astronomical products),
Singastro is proud to co-host the Mars Sketch Contest.

[highlight=yellow]WHAT IS IT? [/highlight]
Basically, all you need to do is look at Mars through the scopes present and do a sketch of it using the official contest form available during Mars Watch 2005. Sketches should be made using basic stationary such as b/w or coloured pencils, markers, pens.

[highlight=pink]VENUE AND TIME [/highlight]
On site during Mars Watch at the scopes area. In order not to interfere with the viewing, sketching time will start from 11pm - 3am. Completed entries must be submitted to the Organising committee by 4am 30 Oct 2005.

[highlight=orange]WHO CAN PARTICIPATE ?[/highlight]
Anyone (less the excluded list) who has officially registered with Singastro, including the exhibitors. Please provide your nick. You can also submit your form first and register BEFORE 31 Oct 2005 2359 hrs to qualify. Registration will be verified on collection of prize from TPS. Only one entry per person allowed.
(Excluded List : The Judges as well as Singastro Vendors)

[highlight=orange]PRIZES[/highlight]
TPS has kindly considered to sponsor up to 10 consolation prizes of a Planisphere each as well as the top 3 prizes in the following manner:
1st/2nd/3rd Monetary prizes in a ratio 3:2:1 of 30% of the final successful bid price for the Coronado PST auction. The actual prize money will be announced here on 1 Sep 05 together with the winners. Judges decision are final. In the event there are less than 13 participants, excess consolation prizes will be returned to TPS.

[highlight=yellow]JUDGES[/highlight]
The following have kindly consented to be the judges:
Mr Lee Wee Kiong (Nick - Lee), TPS Sponsor
Mr Vincent Kee (Nick - Vin Snr), Singastro Admin
Mr Yeo Wee Heng (Nick - weixing) Singastro Mod
Mr Matthew Chang (Nick - MYCM) Astro-imager Enthusiast
(Judges subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances)

[highlight=red]CONTINGENCY[/highlight]
In the event of cloudy weather and Mars is not visible (Touch Wood!) by 2 am, subject will be changed from Mars to drawing the scopes present. The one who draws the nicest scope according to the judges will win the prize.

[highlight=green]SPONSOR[/highlight]
With thanks to TPS for organising and sponsoring the contest.

Here is a helpful reference :
http://www.rangeweb.net/~sketcher/

Rich
Singastro Rep for
Organiser (Mars Sketch Competition)[highlight=red][/highlight]

Tachyon · Post by **Tachyon** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 9:50 pm

I must say that is a very nice idea! It would be more interesting to see pictures of scopes instead of mars!

Grievous · Post by **Grievous** » Thu Oct 27, 2005 10:23 pm

Yea! Can abstract works be counted??

Charlie

Post by **VinSnr** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 1:34 am

Err..rich, they contest last from 11pm - 3am. Meaning the judges have to stay till at least 3am????

Post by **Airconvent** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 2:44 am

VinSnr wrote:Err..rich, they contest last from 11pm - 3am. Meaning the judges have to stay till at least 3am????

no lah...as you can see from the instructions, results only need to be announced on 1 Sep 05, so you can look at them after the event...

anyway, how come an astronomer can worry about staying up till 3am?
I thought we don't sleep??!!

Post by **VinSnr** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:22 am

Airconvent wrote:
VinSnr wrote:Err..rich, they contest last from 11pm - 3am. Meaning the judges have to stay till at least 3am????
no lah...as you can see from the instructions, results only need to be announced on 1 Sep 05, so you can look at them after the event...

anyway, how come an astronomer can worry about staying up till 3am?
I thought we don't sleep??!!

I am a retired astronomer.......hehe

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Fri Oct 28, 2005 10:20 am

The first prize will be > $100!, considering that the PST will sell for more than $600.

A good chance to try our hand at drawing at the eyepiece!

Post by **Lee** » Sat Oct 29, 2005 7:36 am

Some Clarification on the Prizes:

The final bidding price for the PST is S$770 (Starfinder).
Monetary Prizes will be [highlight=red]Replaced[/highlight] with Book value prizes valued at the following ratio :-

1st Prize ==== (770x0.3)/6 * 3 = S$ 115.50
2nd Prize ==== (770x0.3)/6 * 2 = S$ 70.00
3rd Prize ==== (770x0.3)/6 * 3 = S$ 35.00

Winners can select any available books from Amazon online (equivalent cost in Sing $ w/o freight) and we will place order for you.

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PRIZES
TPS has kindly considered to sponsor up to 10 consolation prizes of a Planisphere each as well as the top 3 prizes in the following manner:
1st/2nd/3rd Monetary prizes in a ratio 3:2:1 of 30% of the final successful bid price for the Coronado PST auction. The actual prize money will be announced here on 1 Sep 05 together with the winners. Judges decision are final. In the event there are less than 13 participants, excess consolation prizes will be returned to TPS.
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Post by **Airconvent** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:55 am

Hi all,
While the judges are tallying up the submissions, just an announcement that in view the sale of the PST fell through, the top 3 prizes for the contest which was based on the sale price of the scope will be on hold pending its eventual sale.
Hence, only winners of the consolation prizes will get their Planisphere first.

Do note....keep your fingers crossed !

cheers

Post by **Lee** » Tue Nov 01, 2005 12:59 am

Airconvent wrote:Hi all,
While the judges are tallying up the submissions, just an announcement that in view the sale of the PST fell through, the top 3 prizes for the contest which was based on the sale price of the scope will be on hold pending its eventual sale.
Hence, only winners of the consolation prizes will get their Planisphere first.

Do note....keep your fingers crossed !

cheers

Hi Richard,

Just to clarify, the 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes still remained at 30% of the final PST bidded price of S$770 whether it will be sold eventually.
So, you can annouce the winner now