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  1. USM ASTRONOMY CONVENTION
    07.07.2008 - This is an event not to be missed. For the fourth consecutive year, University Science of Malaysia will be organizing an astronomy exhibition. This year’s event “USM Astronomy Convention and Expo 2008” with the theme “Astronomy and Space –– Open Your...
  2. Meet our own Astronauts session!
    31.12.2007 - Our very own astronauts, Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor and Dr. Faiz Khaleed will be coming to Penang. They will give talks and sign autographs. It is open to public and is free of charge. Seats may be limited! So, make sure you make yourself available and come early!    Date: 5th...
  3. Observation Report and Photo of Comet 17P/Holmes
    07.11.2007 - On 3rd November 2007, the sky finally cleared. And for the first time, I saw the comet. At first glance with my naked eyes, it appeared like a bright star. But it was also big, that if you were to look carefully, it reassemble a globular cluster. I managed to take some images. Due to its...
  4. Bright Comet Alert!
    01.11.2007 - It isn’t all the time that you can see a bright comet in the night sky. Most comets are rather dim and you’ll need at least a binoculars or a small telescope to see. However, from time to time, you may get lucky. You may be able to see a comet which is bright enough to be seen with...
  5. Meet the NASA Astronaut opportunity!!!
    12.10.2007 - If you have not met with a NASA astronaut before, then this may be your only opportunity. Robert Gibson will be coming to Penang next week. You may have seen him during the live telecast of Malaysian Astronaut flying into orbit. He will give a public lecture on manned space exploration....
  6. Total Lunar Eclipse on 28th August 2007
    22.08.2007 - There will be a total lunar eclipse happening on the evening of 28th August 2007. Unfortunately, the first half of the eclipse will not be visible, as the Moon has not risen yet. When the Moon finally rise at 7.10pm, the eclipse has already well into the totality phase. The totality phase will...
  7. Konvensyen Falak Negeri Sembilan
    15.06.2007 - We were invited to participate in the above event. If you are in the region at that time, do visit our booth. Date: 22-24 June 2007 Venue: Masjid Sikamat, Seremban  
  8. Congratulation to Mr. Anuar Arrifin
    14.03.2007 - The winner, Mr Anuar (center) with Perseid Telescope representative, CK Lim (left) and Dr. Chong of USM School of Physics.   Perseid Telescope would like to congratulate Mr. Anuar for winning the grand prize of the lucky draw held during the USM Astronomy Convention 2007. The prize is...
  9. USM Astronomy Convention 2007
    19.01.2007 - Please to inform you that the USM Astronomy Convention 2007 will be held on 9-11th March 2007. Download the invitation letters and programmes in both English and Bahasa here. http://perseid.com.my/upload_files/106/1a Invitation Letter to National Astronomy Convention 2007.doc...
  10. Special Observation of Comet McNaught TODAY!!!
    14.01.2007 - UPDATED!!! 19/1/2007 Sad to say, after so many attempts, the comet has not been sighted. Although theorectically it can still be seen, it would be rather difficult.  Let us hope that we will have better luck next time. UPDATED!!! The observation of the comet was not successful on the...
  11. Special Observation at USM Hostel, 13th Jan 2007
    10.01.2007 - There will be an observation to be held at the USM hostel this Saturday, 13th Jan 2007 beginning from 8pm. The hostel is located across the road from USM Stadium.  If you need further information, please call Dr. Chong 016-315 7318 or CK 012-431 7980.
  12. Geminid Meteor Shower observation
    13.12.2006 - This Thursday, 14 December 2006, we will be able to observe one of the best meteor shower of the year. Expect to see 50 or more meteors per hour if the sky is clear.  You don't need any equipment to enjoy the show. Just bring your "eyes".  Venue: Pusat Falak Sheikh...
  13. PenangAstronomy Yahoo Mailing List
    05.12.2006 - A mailing list has been set up especially for all astronomy enthusiast. With this mailing list, I will update all members on upcoming events, interesting news and other astronomical related stuff.  Please register your email for the mailing list by entering your email address at the...
  14. USM Weekly Friday observation on 1 Dec 2006 is at Pusat Islam, USM
    30.11.2006 - Please take note that the USM Astronomy Club weekly observation on 1 Dec 2006 will be held at Pusat Islam, USM.  The observation place is at the car park of the mosque in USM. The easiest way is to enter USM via the Sungai Dua entrance. After passing the guard post, turn left into the...
  15. Bright Comet Alert: Comet Swan to be brightest in Oct 2006
    27.11.2006 -   A newly discovered comet will be at its brightest in mid October 2006. It is known as Comet Swan and was jointly discovered by R. D. Matson (Irvine, CA), M. Mattiazzo (Australia). The bad news is you'll need to use small binocular or better still a telescope for best...
  16. Partial Lunar Eclipse on 8th September 2006
    27.11.2006 -   Malaysian will have the chance to view a partial lunar eclipse on 8th September 2006. Although the whole event lasted for more than 4 hours beginning from 12.42am, the best time to view it is around 2.51am, when maximum eclipse occur. As it is only a partial eclipse, only part of...
  17. 'Firecracker galaxy' has double blast
    24.11.2006 - Stars are blowing themselves to smithereens more often than usual in galaxy NGC 1316. Astronomers have stumbled across two supernovae letting loose there just months apart, in addition to two previous mega-blasts in the past 26 years. That makes the rate of exploding stars in NGC 1316 many...
  18. Mercury passes by sun on Wednesday
    17.11.2006 - WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Xinhua) -- On Wednesday, Nov. 8, the planet Mercury will pass directly in front the sun. The transit begins at 2:12 p.m. EST (19:12 GMT) and lasts for almost five hours, according to NASA's forecast.     Good views can be had from the Americas,...

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