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 …
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, …
【GOOD NEWS!】 The Astronomical Calendar 2024 is available for order now! This 13-sheet A5 size soft stand desk calendar features 13 winning photos from the Astrophotography Contest 2023. Major astronomical events throughout the year are marked and listed on the 3-in-1 calendar (Gregorian, Chinese, Islamic) for easy reference so you won’t miss them. This …
The long awaited moment is here….. We are proud to announce the Winners of the “Astrophotography Contest 2023” organized by Astronomical Society of Penang. CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners on their wonderful photos! Well done! A big thank you to our sponsors Optical Universe Scientific Instrument, Perseid Telescope & Binocular andCanon Malaysia for making …
Astrophotography Contest 2023 Results Announcement Read More »
Calling all astrophotographers in Malaysia! The Astrophotography Contest 2023 organized by the Astronomical Society of Penang is now open for entries until 7 November 2023. This contest is open to all amateur astrophotographers residing in Malaysia. Thirteen best photos will be decided by a panel of three judges for the main prizes of …
Announcement On Thursday, 20 April 2023, a Partial Solar Eclipse will be visible in Penang from 11:19 a.m. to 12:36 p.m. For Penang, the maximum obscuration of the Sun by the Moon will be 3.3% at 11:57 a.m. The Astronomical Society of Penang will be conducting a public observation of the eclipse in …
PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE OBSERVATION AT TECH DOME PENANG Read More »
The Sun is always too bright to be seen clearly with naked eye. However, with the help of proper equipment, we can reveal the ever changing dynamic of the Sun. The 11-year solar cycle measures the Sun’s activity in terms of variations in the number of observed sunspots on the Sun’s surface, with the highest number of …