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by babyKevin
Sun Dec 10, 2006 10:49 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: LOOK EAST! on the morning of 10th December (before Sunrise)
Replies: 20
Views: 9916

Re: Photos of triple planet formation

Hi people, in case you are wondering, i am still around, in singapore. just been rather quiet. ha ha. Well, here are two photos of the Triple Planets at Dawn formation which I took this morning. The wide-angle was at 55mm (cropped) with a digital SLR, and the close-up was at 555mm with thru an 80mm...
by babyKevin
Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:59 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: LOOK EAST! on the morning of 10th December (before Sunrise)
Replies: 20
Views: 9916

WHAT A SIGHT!!! A story for my kids!

"...Mercury popped up from behind the school, I knew the moment was here." THE morning of December 10th has come and gone and to get another tight grouping of 3 planets, it would take almost another half a century. For 2 weeks I was eagerly anticipating the arrival of 3 planets, that rose...
by babyKevin
Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:53 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: LOOK EAST! on the morning of 10th December (before Sunrise)
Replies: 20
Views: 9916

We may not be able to see it. From our location (Singapore), it will only be at the horison (0 deg) from 0600hrs onwards. At 0630hrs, they will be about 10 deg. :( Hi Mrngbss! Please dont be disaheartened mate! Be optimistic. :lol: I own two telescopes, but nothing beats chasing a naked eye event! ...
by babyKevin
Tue Dec 05, 2006 9:10 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: LOOK EAST! on the morning of 10th December (before Sunrise)
Replies: 20
Views: 9916

LOOK EAST! on the morning of 10th December (before Sunrise)

Hey Guys! On the morning of Sunday, 10th December, look-east (just before Sunrise approx. 45 mins) and you'll find Mars , Mercury and brillaint Jupiter bunched together, plus a star from Scorpious (beta Scorpii). :shock: Apparently this tight grouping of 3 planets will not be seen this close for ano...
by babyKevin
Wed Nov 29, 2006 11:06 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Stargazing @ Punggol North!
Replies: 14
Views: 7050

Latest : STARGAZING @ PUNGGOL NORTH Called Off due to late responses.

Will keep you guys up-to-date on the next Observation which is set for Feb. 2007.

Babykevin!
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by babyKevin
Mon Nov 27, 2006 7:11 pm
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Stargazing @ Punggol North!
Replies: 14
Views: 7050

Stargazing @ Punggol North! ***Reminder***

***REMINDER!!! *** GOOD NEWS for those living in Punggol and just dived into the world of Astronomy! There will be a basic talk-cum-stargazing session conducted by Jeremy Ratnam (Radio Personality) on Saturday, 2nd December @ Meridan RC (Punggol) from 7:30pm. If you haven't got yourself registered I...
by babyKevin
Wed Nov 22, 2006 9:47 am
Forum: General Astronomy
Topic: Blue skies!!
Replies: 4
Views: 3619

I woke up @ 4am + and noticed that the early morning sky (Wed 22nd Nov) had a thin layer of cloud afixed, through which Spica (alpha Vrigins) and Corvus poked thru'! One thing's for sure, the haze and all those nasty PSI readings have almost disappeared! 8-) Here's to a wicked Xmas ahead and Starry ...
by babyKevin
Mon Nov 20, 2006 10:09 am
Forum: Astronomy Events & Observation Sessions
Topic: Stargazing @ Punggol North!
Replies: 14
Views: 7050

Stargazing @ Punggol North!

Hi ALL! :lol: GOOD NEWS for those living in Punggol and just dived into the world of Astronomy! There will be a basic talk-cum-stargazing session conducted by Jeremy Ratnam (the Radio Personality) on Saturday, 2nd December @ Meridan RC (Punggol) from 7:30pm. If you haven't got yourself registered I ...