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Winners of the Astrophotography Contest 2024
Winners of the Astrophotography Contest 2024 organized by the Astronomical Society of Penang. Thirteen best images were decided by a panel of three judges for the First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, and ten Consolation Prizes. All thirteen winning photos will be featured in the desk calendar of the year 2025 to be published by the Astronomical Society of

Astrophotography Contest 2024
Calling all astrophotographers in Malaysia! The Astrophotography Contest 2024 organized by the Astronomical Society of Penang is officially open for submissions until 13th October 2024. This contest is open to all amateur astrophotographers residing in Malaysia. Unleash your celestial creativity and capture the cosmos for a shot at stellar prizes, including the coveted First, Second, and Third Prizes, plus

Introduction to Astronomical Society of Penang
Its formation and its current status in the astronomy community in Malaysia Amateur astronomy in Penang in modern times has a rich history. It all began because of two events in the important year of 1986, that is, firstly the formation of the Astronomy Club of University Sains Malaysia and the reappearance of Halley’s Comet in the Malaysian skies. As