This is probably the most beautiful open clusters in the night sky. With your naked eye, you can easily see 6 bright stars that formed the clusters. Using a small telescope, you'll be able to see a couple hundred more. Most civilisations have their own version of the clusters. The chinese call it the 'seven sisters'. One of the sister is said to be shy, therefore you can only see 6 at any time. The japanese car maker, Subaru, used this star cluster as their logo.  Best...

USM Astronomy Convention 2009 Program
01.07.2009 -   TENTATIF KONVENSYEN ASTRONOMI PENANG 2009 3 Julai 2009 ( Jumaat ) - Majlis Perasmian 9.00 pagi   : Ketibaan Tetamu 9.15 pagi   : Ketibaan VIP 9.20...

Sidewalk Astronomy at E-Gate
12.06.2009 - The management of E-Gate in Penang agreed to organize monthly star gazing at the premises on the second Saturday of every month. For this month, it is on 13th June 2009 @ 8pm. The USM Astronomy...

Upcoming astronomy events
12.06.2009 - There will be two astronomical related events to be held this month and early July. Both are at University Science Malaysia. There will be exhibition booth, talks and star gazing at night. Open to...

COMET LULIN OBSERVATION SESSION
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Geminid Meteor Observation Session 2008 (updated)
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