Please note that this event has been cancelled.
Fascinated by celestial bodies? Ever wanted to wish upon a falling star? Well now you can.
Comet C/2012 S1, also known as iSON is a sun-grazing comet anticipated to be the largest astronomical event of the year. It is expected to reach perihelion (its closest approach to the sun) at 28th November.
Mensa is organising an observation event in tandem with iSONs peak on the 23rd of November together with veteran astronomer from NJC and VJC.
Aside from comet iSON, views of constellation Orion, with its two brightest Stars Rigel and Betelgeuse,and Sirius of Canis Major,the original inspiration of Sirius Black in Harry Potter. Views of Venus, it’s Carbon Dioxide atmosphere and Jupiter with its majestic rings might also be available. Join us on 23rd November for a stargazing night, spent amongst similar minds. Sign up now!
Further reading:
http://www.space.com/23034-comet-ison-near-mars-telescope-guide.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C/2012_S1
Venue: National Junior College Observatory, Observatory @NJC, 37 Hillcrestate Rd, Singapore 288913
Directions : Alight at Botanic Garden MRT and take 66 ,67,151,154,156,170,171 to National Junior College . Ushers will be in place from the Bus stop and front entrance to led you to the registration counter.
Time: 23 November 2013 From 4.p.m. till 9 p.m.
Admission prices: SG$10 (Mensans), SG$15 (non-Mensans)
Dinner will be provided
Sign up Deadline: 21st November 2013
Please register using the form below and make payment.
Please note that this event has been cancelled.
Payment Instructions
After filling in the form above, remember to make payment using one of the methods below.
1) Electronic Funds Transfer
Transfer the amount payable to Mensa Singapore (DBS Bank Current Account Number: 004-020945-1, Branch: Parkway Parade, Branch Number: 004) using your preferred method of Electronic Funds Transfer (e.g. Internet/Mobile Banking, ATM, etc). If you are using Internet Banking, please key in your name/initials and membership number under your description or remarks field of in your Internet Banking transfer form. If you are using an ATM, please retain your receipt of transaction for reference.
2) Cheque
Please mail your cheque to the Mensa office and write your name, membership number and “Stargazing 2013” behind the cheque.
3) Credit card or paypal. Please select below: