P.S. Stargazing Tonight!
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*IMPORTANT*
1) Participants below the age of 18 are to be accompanied by a parent/guardian for the trip.
2) Participants below the age of 21 are to have their indemnity forms signed by a parent/guardian. (See disclaimer below)
INTRODUCTION
Semakau
Island is situated 7 km south west of Singapore, near the Raffles
Lighthouse. The island is a landfill
operated by the National Environmental Agency (NEA). The only access to the island is by boat from
Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal (about 20-minute journey). Currently permission to
visit the island is granted only to specific organisations and groups with
special interests such as nature tours, fishing and astronomy. TASOS has conducted many observations at
Semakau as the island offers a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. For
reasons of logistics, overnight stay on the island is required.
Mode of Transport: Bus and Ferry
Cost: $50 for Passion Card Members, $55 for Non-Passion Card Members
ITINERARY
| Time |
Activity |
Remarks |
|
8th
September | ||
|
3.45
pm |
Assemble
at Jurong Spring CC |
The
bus will leave sharply at 4pm. |
|
4.30
pm |
Meet
at Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal |
Participants
who prefer to meet at Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal should assemble at 4.30 pm
sharp. |
|
5.00
pm |
Ferry
departs for Semakau Island |
Ferry
will leave sharply at 5. |
|
5.20
pm |
Arrival
at Semakau Island Admin Building |
|
|
5.30
pm |
Education
talk by NEA |
Introduction
about the Landfill |
|
6.15
pm |
Bus
trip to observation site |
|
|
7.00
pm |
Star-gazing
begins + free and easy |
A
BBQ dinner will be provided by Jurong Spring YEC. TASOS will set up a few
Telescope and Binoculars. (Quarter
moon are expected to rise at 12am) |
|
As
agreed |
Shower
and sleep[1] |
One
or two trips will be provided by NEA back to main admin building. You can opt
to spend the night at the admin building or observation site. |
|
9th
September | ||
|
7.00
am |
Bus
trip back to Admin Building |
Simple
Breakfast will be provided by Jurong Spring YEC |
|
8.30
am |
Depart
from Semakau Island |
|
|
9.00
am |
Arrive
at Pasir Panjang Ferry Terminal |
Bus
will be chartered back to Jurong Spring CC only |
[1] There are proper toilet and shower facilities
(no water heater) at the Main Admin Building which is about 4 km away from
the observation site. The observation site has very basic (limited)
shelter and toilet facilities.
2Arrangement would be made for 1 or
2 trips (mini-bus provided by NEA) to and from the Main Admin
Building during the night for
those who may want to go back to
the Main Admin Building to sleep or freshen up etc. There are no beds
or mattresses at the Main Admin Building, so please bring a sleeping bag.
THINGS TO BRING
Complusory Items:
· Wear suitable attire for cool weather
· Ground sheets
· Water bottle
· Bring a clean set of clothing and toiletries
· Sleeping bag (Centralized air-con in admin building, therefore Sleeping bag is strong recommended)
o Tents are advised for participants who intend to sleep at the observation site. Jurong Spring YEC will provide tents for rental at $4 each. Each tent can accommodate 4 participants. (Limited stocks only) Participants may inform the organizing committee prior to the events to make sure there is enough for people who want.
Optional Items:
· Snacks
· Insect Repellent
· Personal medication
· Other things you need to make yourself comfortable and happy
QUESTIONS & FEEDBACK
Feel free to ask any questions with regards
to the trip and the organizer will be more than happy to answer their queries.
Participants may communicate their questions or feedback through this channel:
1) Jurong Spring CC Counter
2) Email: main.jsyec@gmail.com
DISCLAIMER
Participants below the age of 21 years must have their indemnity form duly signed by a parent/guardian. In an event where the indemnity form is not signed, the organizer has the right to reject the participants with no refund of any amount. Slots are available on a first come first serve basis. Due to logistics issues, participants will have to join us on our future trips shall the slots be fully occupied. The success of the event depends greatly on the weather. In the event of incremental weather, there will be no refunds of any amount before or after the event as the cost would have been incurred. The organizer will take reasonable care to the participants. However, in the event of unfortunate times when an accident were to happen, the organizer will not bear any responsibilities and any claims will be subjected to the maximum cap by the insurance that the organizer had purchase for the participant.
Interested participants, please register ONLINE at http://goo.gl/UDQ7V or drop by Jurong Spring CC! We look forward to seeing you!
Closing date: 17th August 2012
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