| PENANG ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITON & ASTROFEST 2001 |
| 8th to 11th February KOMTAR |
| 11 countries . 423 astrophotography entries . 60 participating astrophotographers |
| KOMTAR
BUILDING
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[Left] : Komtar building is a short ferry ride away from the mainland. (See darkened area in photo.) It is the most recognizable structure from across the channel. |
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| The Komtar crowd is as diverse as the exihibition works on display. |
| Across languages, races, cultures, that is the spirit of astronomy; That is the goal of this roaming exhibition. |
| Everyone was here to learn more about the universe. |
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THE OPENING CEREMONY


The opening speech by Dr H.Y. Chong, President of the Working Committee.






The St Xavier's team, Mr Peter Chow, Dr H.Y. Chong, Dato' Dr Toh Kin Woon, Mr B.L. Cheng, Mr S.Z. Sua, Mr Daniel Lim.


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Guest-of-Honour, State Executive
Councillor, Dato' Dr Toh Kin Woon on behalf of Chief
Minister of Penang YAB Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon
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THE EXHIBITION CREW from St Xavier's
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Congratulations, everyone, on a job well-done!
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Special thanks to everyone who helped made this a most memorable and fun event for me and the public.
