Showing posts with label astronomy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label astronomy. Show all posts

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Aug 17th: Lunar Eclipse Observation

Date: Sunday, 17 August 2008
Time: 2.00 am – 6.20 am
Venue: Car Parking Lot, Survey Department, Berakas
Other Info:
A partial lunar eclipse would occur on early Sunday morning, August 17.
Weather permitting, Bruneians will have the chance to observe the natural phenomenon from 3:35 a.m. to 6:20 a.m. local time
For more information, please visit: www.bruneiastronomy.org

Thanks to Hazarry bin Haji Ali Ahmad for the info :)
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

July 24th-27th: Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor Public Lectures

Dates: July 24th - 25th 2008
Time: 2.30pm
Venue: Universiti Brunei Darussalam

Dates: July 26th - July 27th 2008
Venue: Knowledge Convention in ICC, Berakas

Aim of Talk: To encourage more Bruneians to take an interest in space science
About Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor:
The first Muslim astronaut from Malaysia
He arrived at the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz TMA-11 spacecraft on October 10, 2007
He flew under an agreement with Russia through the Angkasawan programme and returned to earth on October 21, 2007 Read On!...

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Dec 21st-23rd: Sidewalk Astronomy

Date: From 21st until 23rd December 2007 (Friday to Sunday nights)
Time: 5.30 pm till 11 pm
Venue: Yayasan SHHB Shopping complex, BSB
About:
As part of a public outreach project, the sidewalk astronomy will provide anyone who wishes to look through the telescope, stargazing and planet hunting activities and to explore the city night sky at free of charge
Observing depends on clear to fair skies
For more info, visit: www.bruneiastronomy.org

Thanks yo Hazarry bin Haji Ali Ahmad for the info!

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Sunday, August 26, 2007

Aug 28th: Total Lunar Eclipse


Date: Tuesday, August 28th 2007
Visible between: 6:25pm - 8:24pm

Other Info:

  • Unlike solar eclipses, lunar eclipse is completely safe to watch
  • Providing the weather was clear people can see the phenomena from their homes
  • Telescopes are also set up at Serasa Water Sports Complex for the public to view the eclipse from 6.00 pm till 9.00 pm
  • Activities include Free skywatching with telescopes and astronomy talks
Photo Credit: Brunei Astronomy Read On!...