Singapore Astronomy Symposium

About This Event

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.

 

This full-day astronomy event, held in the said world class venue, will gather astronomy enthusiasts in one place and will consist of high quality keynote talks and workshops related to various facets of astronomy, from practical astronomy experiences, cosmology and astrophysics, astrophotography, as well as astronomical education and outreach.

 

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. There will be over 9 distinguished speakers and workshop presentations with good background, deep-rooted expertise and decades of related astronomical experiences, delivering keynote talks and workshops of varying topics. They would be specially invited just for this astronomically enriching event, coming from Singapore (our fellow Singaporeans!), but also astronomy friends from our neighbouring Southeast Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, etc!

 

Additionally, there will also be an astrophotography digital gallery hosting amazing imagery works of the universe from world-renown astrophotographers from all over the world! There will also be an interesting solar observing session (called Solar Cycle 25) during noon-time. The event will culminate with the public viewing event in celebration of the Opposition of Jupiter. There will be great views of the Jovian giant (and its moons) through varied astronomical instruments, as well as interaction opportunities with fellow astronomers.

 

Keynote Talks:

The Universe and Us - Dr. Premana (Indonesia)

Navigating the Pandemic with Astronomy - Mr. Fong (Malaysia)

Survey of Frontier Research in Astrophysics - Dr. Leek (Singapore)

What could the Christmas Star be? A Physicist’s Perspective - Prof. Chan (Singapore)

How to Do (or Not Do) Astronomy? - Dr. Lim (Thailand)

 

Workshops:

Building a Dobsonian: The Quest for Portability - Mr. Ong (Singapore)

Knowing the Telescope - Mr. Mathews (Singapore)

Solar Astronomy & the Future of Geography - Mr. Tan (Singapore)

Astrophotography & the Role of Artificial Intelligence - Mr. Chua (Singapore)