Soak in the sight of the latest in telescope technology and technical developments Immerse oneself in a kaleidoscope of astronomy imageries from world famous astrophotographers!
The Singapore Astronomy Symposium is a first event of its kind, held in Singapore, striving to inform and educate everyone, through astronomy - how we fit into the vast universe and the world beyond Earth, through a humbling experience, equipping ourselves with its knowledge.
Experience an all-day encompassing and enriching programme, and be enlightened by experts in the various fields of astronomy! Topics include: The Universe and Us, Navigating the Pandemic with Astronomy, Survey of Frontier Research in Astrophysics, How to Do (or Not Do) Astronomy, and many more.
Workshops
Specially tailored workshop programmes focusing on instrumental, astrophotographic, and do-it-yourself engineering-focused areas.
Be empowered with an enriching in-person experience that would otherwise be impossible to achieve online!
Happening all day! Attend some if not all the workshops! Interactive Topics include: Building a Dobsonian, Knowing the Telescope, and Astrophotography and the Role of Artificial Intelligence
Instruments & Astrophotography Gallery
Soak in a kaleidoscope slideshow of astro imageries from all over the region,
all originally captured by our budding amateur astronomers.
Featured works of renowed astrophotographers from USA, Belgium, France, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, and many more!
Solar (Cycle 25) Gazing
Be amazed as you see magnified sunspots, flares and prominences, and many more solar features, through specialized solar telescopes, during this active Solar Cycle 25 season!
7 December (area in front of the venue building)
12PM to 1PM
BigJupII Public Viewing
Be entralled by Jupiter! Experience it through telescopes at its biggest and brightest! And the fascinating SEB thunderstorm outbreak!
7 December (area in front of the venue building)
From 8PM onwards.
Connect with Astronomers
Connect and interact with experienced individuals, educators, researchers, and amateur astronomers!
Network with fellow attendees coming from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and many more!
The Singapore Astronomy Symposium 2024 (SAS2024) will be held at the National Gallery Singapore on Basement Level 1.
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SHOULD I HAVE TO BRING ANYTHING?
SHOULD I HAVE TO BRING ANYTHING?
Feel free to bring your own telescope and contribute to the Solar and BigJupII Public Viewing during the evening of 7 December 2024 to celebrate the Opposition of Jupiter. However, it would be your own responsibility to take care of your instrument at all times.
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DO I HAVE TO PAY TO ATTEND THE SYMPOSIUM?
DO I HAVE TO PAY TO ATTEND THE SYMPOSIUM?
Admission is ticketed. Please get your ticket from the Ticket Registration section. Do note however that the public viewing sessions for Solar and Jupiter are accessible for all to experience.
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DO I NEED TO HAVE ASTRONOMY KNOWLEDGE TO ATTEND?
DO I NEED TO HAVE ASTRONOMY KNOWLEDGE TO ATTEND?
The event is catered to everyone regardless of astronomy knowledge level (novices and newbies included). Use this in-person opportunity to have enriching face time with both local and overseas speakers of related astronomy expertise, networking with like-minded enthusiasts who have the same passion about astronomy and astrophotography as you do. Come join in the fun and have an enriching experience!