PENANG ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITON & ASTROFEST 2001
8th to 11th February KOMTAR . 9th to 11th March ISLAND PLAZA
11 countries . 423 astrophotography entries . 60 participating astrophotographers
including new submissions from the SUBARU telescope in Hawaii
Organized by StarHunter Astronomical Society of Selangor and Wilayah Persekutuan (SASSAW)
Co-organizers : Astronomy Club of Universiti Sains Malaysia . Sky & Teoh Observatory . St Xavier's Astronomy Club
08 - 11 February 2001... Following the success of the premier exhibition in K.L., the next tour of exhibition was held at Komtar, Penang (Malaysia). It drew a motley mass of people, some of whom reappeared faithfully every day of the exhibition.
09 - 11 March 2001... Hosted at the Island Plaza. My warmest congratulations to Dr. Chong, Chee Kean, Teoh, Daniel and the St Xavier's Astronomy team, and every other individual who ardently contributed to both exhibitions.
 
The author sincerely thanks : (in no particular order)
Mr S.W. Teoh & his family, for hosting my first trip to Penang. Dr H.Y. Chong & his family, for hosting my second trip to Penang. I am indeed most appreciative of the hospitality that you have shown me, and of the many discussions that we had. Kenny, Keat Lay & Huimin, for food, the fun and the rides in the middle of the night (or really early morning). Mr B.L Lim, for driving us all that way to Penang. Sua & Vincent, for everything else that you've shared. The St Xavier's Team, whose antics and comic relief I much appreciate. For those whom I didn't quite catch your names but do still remember you, for all the help you've given and kindness you have shown me. Terima kasih banyak. Berkat pertolonganmu, I had a wonderful time. :o)
[Above] The Komtar Exhibition
Click on pic or links to more exhibition shots
[Below] The Island Plaza Exhibition
LINK TO PREMIER EXHIBITION IN KUALA LUMPUR IN OCTOBER 2000
LINK TO UPCOMING EVENT ASTRONOMY 2001 IN SINGAPORE
The Interview : Mr S.W. Teoh of SKY & TEOH Obeservatory
 
KOMTAR EVENT SCHEDULE   ISLAND PLAZA EVENT SCHEDULE
CONCOURSE, Level 3 . 11am - 10pm   FOCUS POINT, Level 3 . 11am - 10pm
1100 - 2200 Daily Astrophotography Exhibition & Astronomy Clubs Exhibition
  Daily Public Quiz Session
2000 - 2200 Nightly Stargazing Session at the Pedestrian Mall
 
1100 - 2200 Daily Astrophotography Exhibition & Astronomy Clubs Exhibition
  Daily Public Quiz Session
2000 - 2200 Nightly Stargazing Session at IP Tower Entrance, Ground Floor
08 February 2001 Thursday   09 March 2001 Friday
1630 - 1730   "Recent Results from BOOMERANG; Will the Universe be Open After All?" by Dr H.Y. Chong (Penang)
 
1100 - 2200   Astrophotography Exhibition Programme Schedule & Stargazing Session
09 February 2001 Friday   10 March 2001 Saturday
1200 - 1300   "Solar Sytem and Beyond" by Mr Au Mun Chew (Singapore)
1300 - 1400   "How to Make a Dobsonian Telescope" by Mr C.K. Loh (Penang)
 
1200 - 1300   Opening Ceremony by Guest-of-Honour, Political Secretary to Chief Minister, YB Mr Teng Chang Yeow on behalf of Chief Minister of Penang YAB Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon
    President of Working Committee, Island Plaza, Mr B.B. Lee
    Academic Advisor to Universiti Sains Malaysia Astronomical Society, Dr H.Y. Chong
    Advisor to St Xavier's Institution Astronomy Club, Ms. G.S. Teh
1430 - 1530   "From Here to Eternity, Where are We Going?" by Dr H.Y. Chong (Penang)
1530 - 1630   "How to Make Your Own Reflecting Telescope" by Mr C.K. Loh (Penang)
10 February 2001 Saturday   11 March 2001 Sunday
1200 - 1300   Opening Ceremony by 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
    President of Working Committee, Dr H.Y. Chong
    Advisor to StarHunter Astronomical Society, Mr S.Z. Sua
    Advisor to St Xavier's Institution Astronomy Club, Mr B.L. Cheng
1330 - 1430   "Wide-Field Astrophotography" by Mr C.K. Lim (Penang)
1430 - 1530   "Introduction to Astrophotographic Equipment" by Mr S.Z. Sua (Kuala Lumpur)
1600 - 1700   "Deep Sky" by Lin (Singapore)
1600 - 1930   Space Art Presentation / Rocket Making Competition
 
1200 - 1430   Sapce Art Competition
1200 - 1300   "How to Start an Astronomy Club" by Ronnie Chong & Daniel Lim (Penang)
1300 - 1400   "The Universe Around Us" by Mr S.W. Teoh (Penang)
1430 - 1530   "Starry Nights of Winter" by Lin (Singapore)
1630 - 1730   Live! Public Interview with An Alien from Outer Space
11 February 2001 Sunday    
1200 - 1430   Alien Making Competition
1200 - 1300   "Astronomy Club Activites in St Xavier's Institution" by Ronnie Chong & Daniel Lim (Penang)
1300 - 1400   "Lunar Astrophotography & Techniques" by Mr S.W. Teoh (Penang)
1430 - 1530   Alien Making Presentation
1630 - 1730   "Developments in Astronomy in Japan" by Mr Y. Fujimori (Japan)
 

By Lin - 20 March 2001 EarthStar Continuum