Star Gazing Night Come join our “Members Night” this Sunday 8 December 2024 with a series of activities from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. We will start with a daytime lunar occultation of Saturn (weather permitting) between 3:24 p.m. and 3:59 p.m., followed by talks, star chart workshop and planetarium shows. After sunset, if the …
Are you curious about exploring the universe beyond what your eyes can see? GOOD NEWS! We are excited to announce a unique online workshop “The Practical Astronomy Lecture Series” featuring Dr. Andrew Thornett. The sessions will be held on 17 November, 24 November, 15 December 2024 and 5 January 2025, from 8:00pm to 10:00pm (Malaysian Time). Dr. Andrew …
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 …
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is a revolutionary space observatory designed to explore the fundamental questions of the cosmos with unprecedented clarity. It captures infrared images that reveal stars, galaxies, and distant objects previously hidden from view. The breathtaking visuals and priceless data from JWST should be accessible to scientists, educators, students, and …