Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:41 PM
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The Leonids Meteor Shower
Festival of the Stars
Mark your calendar for 17 Nov as the Science Centre and The Astronomical Society of Singapore (TASOS) bring you a night of revelry.
Bring your picnic basket and mat and relax under the stars. Catch Kenji Williams, international audio visual art performer, as he makes his debut in Singapore! Be delighted by legendary science demonstrator, Mike Hoyland’s explosive and dramatic chemistry show. Be engaged in our science shows, meteorite exhibition, talks by TASOS, on-site telescope viewing of Jupiter and inflatable planetarium tours.
As midnight approaches, cast your eyes skyward and you might see a celestial firework of shooting stars. Astronomers have predicted that this year’s Leonid Meteor Shower could be considerably more gaudy than years past, with up to hundreds of meteors streaking across our sky per hour, particularly at the peak of the shower at about 5am*.
*Please note that viewing and extent of the Leonids storm is subject to location and clear skies. Neither the Science Centre nor TASOS or other joint organizers and partners can be held responsible in the event that the view of the Leonids is poor.
Event: Festival of the Stars
Date: 17 Nov – 18 Nov 2009
Time: 8pm (17 Nov) – 5am (18 Nov) * 8pm – 12am:
Activities * 12am – 5am: Movie marathon
Leonid Meteor Shower predicted to begin and to peak at 5am
Venue: Japanese Garden
Admission: Free
Programme
2000hrs - Welcome & Stage Games
2030hrs - LED Kite Show
2035hrs - “The Delights of Chemistry” Show by Mike Hoyland
2105hrs - “How to use your Sky Map” & “Meteor Showers – Shooting Stars” Talk by TASOS
2135hrs - “Bella Gaia” by Kenji Williams
2210hrs - Stage Games
2230hrs - Arrival & Welcome of GOH, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam, Finance Minister
2235hrs - LED Kite Show
2240hrs - “The Delights of Chemistry” Show by Mike Hoyland
2305hrs - “Bella Gaia” by Kenji Williams
2400hrs - Leonid Meteor Storm begins
0100hrs - Movie Marathon: Armageddon and Deep Impact
0300hrs - Leonid Meteor Shower begins
0500hrs - Leonid Meteor Storm peaks
Fringe activities:
- Telescope Viewing of Jupiter
- Meteorite Exhibition & Contest
- Moon Photo Exhibition
- Science Buskers Performances
- Inflatable Planetarium Tours
- Online Astronomy Game
- Carnival and F&B Stalls - Free popcorn and candy floss, while supplies last!
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