Saturn Opposition 2007

ian0138 · Post by **ian0138** » Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:59 pm

Actually that time, there is a fluorescence light turn on in between the building which normally was off. That light would be annoying if doing deep sky.

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:51 am

I have a crazy suggestion.. how about all of us going and joining the stargazing at Science Centre on Friday 9th, one day before opposition?

We can see saturn through the Observatory's scope and get to meet some tasos people too.. (publicise Singastro ;) ) I don't mind the light pollution there because we're there for Saturn..

Plan B (if cloudy) we can meet at Dempsey Rd or Tiong Bahru park.. or even Toa Payoh park... let's just decide on one.

Plan C is to have it at some public square (e.g. Tpayoh or Tampines) and show off Saturn... but nah...

Whatever it is, lets decide quickly...

Cheers,
Chris

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Fri Feb 02, 2007 12:53 am

I vote for Plan C

Post by **zong** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 2:59 am

okay with everything. I prefer publicity though. but is it too late to publicise this still?

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 5:05 pm

Message from Remus:
"Hi Astronomy Enthusiast,

The Observatory at the Singapore Science Center will be open for the
viewing of Saturn (opposition period) this coming Friday (9th February
2007) from 7:30PM onwards. Admission is free!

Come join us!

Clear Skies!

Remus

Note: The above activity is weather permitting. "

I'll be there. Hope others can bring their scopes too. So, who can make it?

Clear skies,
Chris

Post by **weixing** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:19 pm

Hi,
How long will the Observatory open?? The Saturn will only rise at 19:22 on Friday and will only reach 45 degree above horizontal at 22:30. So if the observatory are not going to open till then, we'll may not have a decent view of the Saturn.

Anyway, since I'm going to the west on Friday, I think I'll drop by to chit chat, but I don't think I'll stay that late... I need to take the MRT back to the east.

Have a nice day.

David Lian · Post by **David Lian** » Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:24 pm

As usual some nice event happening, I am out of town!!!!

DL

ariefm71 · Post by **ariefm71** » Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:35 pm

me too ...

vil · Post by **vil** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:31 am

I think i will go down to science centre take a look today, how many of you bringing your scopes along?

by the way, understand that the parking there is FOC, but anyone knows till what time?

Thanks!

chrisyeo · Post by **chrisyeo** » Fri Feb 09, 2007 11:53 am

Ok, I'll be there from 9PM onwards with a small scope. Not sure what time the observatory closes but hoping to get a view of saturn through their 15" refractor.

The weather seems to be similar to the past two days and if it holds, that means good skies with good stability!

So everyone, let's go observing tonight! CC is out at Delta Rd, people in the west can come to the Science Centre.

Clear skies,
Chris

SingAstro

Saturn Opposition 2007

Saturn opposition 2007