NUS Astronomical Society announcements

Hi Astronomers, hope you've enjoyed your recess week so far! 😊 For the latter half of this semester, we've got exciting talks and events lined up for you. ✨🔭 Do refer to our semester schedule for our weekly sessions. Take note that our session will happen at 7:30pm every Friday! We hope to see you soon!! Please note that there is a slight change in for sessions on 20 Oct and 3rd Nov🤩

Hi Astronomers, hope you've been coping well with your midterms so far! 😊 For the latter half of this semester, we've got exciting talks and events lined up for you. ✨🔭 Do refer to our semester schedule for our weekly sessions. Take note that our session will happen at 7:30pm every Friday! We hope to see you soon!! 🤩

🌟 "Oh Be A Fine Girl/Guy/Gender, Kiss Me!" 🌌 💫A classic mnemonic for the spectral sequence O-B-A-F-G-K-M, is the magic spell to kick start our stellar adventure this Friday! Prepare for a cosmic journey into the captivating world of star classification! We will immerse you in the intricate details of stellar spectrums. 🌟 📡 Get ready for some technical stuff that will give you a deeper understanding of the celestial wonders above. Explore the renowned Hertzsprung-Russell Diagram, a celestial roadmap that unveils the life stages of stars. Delve into the mysteries of the stellar alphabet: OBAFGKM classes, each holding its own stellar tale. It's a celestial adventure you won't want to miss! 🔭 🗓️ Date: Friday, October 13th ⏰ Time: 730pm 📍 Location: Utown ERC Seminar Room 8 Prepare to broaden your cosmic horizons and unveil the stellar secrets that fill our night skies. Sign up now and see you there! 🌠

🌟Join Our Astrochallenge Subcomm Team! Are you ready to be part of Singapore's biggest astronomical competition? We're recruiting enthusiastic individuals to join our subcomm! ✨ 🤓Admin: Admin: If you're a pro at handling administrative tasks like proposal writing and managing sign-ups! Logs: If you can efficiently managing logistics, from telescopes to provisions! Pubs: If you're skilled at shining the spotlight on us through website management and social media updates! 🪄Question Master: MCQ: If crafting straightforward astronomical questions is your forte! DRQ: If you prefer exploring open-ended astronomy or astrophysics questions! Project: If you're passionate about creating captivating astronomical exhibitions and videos! Observation: If practical astronomy and stargazing are your cosmic joys! Final: If you're all about creating game show-style questions that add excitement! Ready to embark on this journey? Sign up here! Let's make AC2024 a success together!🏆 Past year resources

🌕✨ A Mid-Autumn Night to Remember! 🌌🚀 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us last night for an enchanting Mid-Autumn Festival session under the night skies. We hope you had a fantastic, meaningful time stargazing and moon gazing.🌙 🥮 We trust you enjoyed the delicious mooncakes from our seniors and the captivating stories shared by Kush. May this newfound appreciation of astronomical and cultural traditions illuminate your path. 🌌 🏡 To those who couldn't make it, we hope your recess week was restful and filled with cherished moments with family and friends. 🍁🌕 📚 As mid-term exams approach, we wish you the best of luck! There won't be a session next week, but we'll be back in two weeks' time, ready for more cosmic adventures. Until then, study hard and stay inspired! 🚀

📢 Join Our Publicity Subcommittee 📢 Are you a social media guru, avid designer, or creative content creator? 💡 We're on the lookout for two passionate individuals to join our dynamic Publicity Subcommittee and help us spread the word about our mission! 🌟 Why Join Us? ✅ Develop Valuable Skills ✅ Collaborate with a Talented Team ✅ Get a free copy of your own merch design ✅ Unleash Your Creativity Responsibilities: 📱 Manage our social media accounts 📝 Design our session posters 🎨 Design exclusive NUSAS merch Ready to make a difference? Send us a DM or sign up via this link ASAP! 🌍

🌕Embrace the Autumnal Magic: Mid-Autumn Festival! 🍂 As autumn's subtle touch paints the world with golden hues, join us in celebrating the enchanting Mid-Autumn Festival beneath the celestial canopy. 🌙✨ 🌠 While near the equator, we may miss the traditional autumnal changes, astronomers uncover the wonders of this season in the night sky. Andromeda's nearby galaxy, Aquarius' Helix nebula, the Seven Sisters in Taurus, and the vast square of Pegasus overhead await your gaze. Autumn's splendor is written among the stars. 🌌🌟 But the true joy of the Mid-Autumn Festival lies not only in delectable mooncakes but in the cherished moments spent with loved ones beneath the same night sky. Join us with your friends for a celestial celebration featuring Moon Gazing through telescopes, delightful riddles and lanterns, astronomy games, and more! Let's enjoy both the autumn sky and delicious mooncakes!🥮 🗓️ Date: 29 Sep ⏰ Time: 0730pm 📍 Location: Utown ERC Seminar Room 8 Sign up here and see you on Friday!

Ever pondered why the stars twinkle and move? Why do we see what we see? Join us this Friday and uncover the celestial ballet of rotation and revolution that choreographs our nightly celestial theater. 🌠Venture into the heart of our Milky Way galaxy, where we'll unveil the mesmerizing secrets of its spiraling arms. Discover why these cosmic wonders illuminate our night sky with their celestial glow. ✨ As we gaze deeper into the cosmos, we'll also reveal the veiled enigmas obscured by our very own galaxy – the captivating "Zone of Avoidance." Delve into the cosmic mysteries hidden behind the Milky Way's celestial curtain. 🌌 🗓️ Date: Friday, September 22nd ⏰ Time: 730pm 📍 Location: TBC It's a celestial odyssey you won't want to miss! Click and secure your place now!

Hi all, Kindly note that there will be no session this coming Friday, 15 Sep, due to the transition to our new EXCO. We look forward to seeing you again the following Friday, 22 Sep! ✨🪐

With the AGM and elections behind us, it's time to welcome our 26th EXCO members who will be guiding NUSAS in the upcoming year. 🌟 🌠President: Mohamad Hirwan Shah 🪐Vice President (Engagement): Chen Wei Zhong 🌌Vice President (Events): Wang Ming Chuan 💫Astronomy Head: Kushagra Shrivastava 🌏AstroBash Project Director: Liang Zhengxin 🪄AstroChallenge Project Director: Lu Xi Xun 📚AstroChallenge Head Question Master: Ting Jun Rui 💼Secretary: Shah Saumya Snehal 📄Assistant Secretary: Cai Xinjie Noah 🔭Logistic Director: Chia Zong Lin Zedd 📢Publicity Director: Wan Qianhe 📣Assistant Publicity Director: She Yuting 💰Treasurer: Poh Yu Heng 💲Assistant Treasurer: Au Yong Kuang Herbert 🤗Welfare Director: Jesslyn Vevina We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated members of the 25th EXCO for their outstanding contributions in the past year. 🙏 And, on behalf of the new 26th EXCO, we are eager to embark on this journey with you in the upcoming academic year! ✨

The AGM is just around the corner! Allow us to introduce our fantastic candidates running for the 26th Exco of NUSAS. Get to know them early and be ready to cast your vote when the day arrives. We look forward to seeing you this Friday! 🚀

Introducing your candidates for the 26th NUSAS Executive Committee! The Annual General Meeting for the 26th EXCO Elections is happening this Friday! We would like to invite all of you to join us as we recap the year's highlights, review accounts, and most importantly, cast your votes for the 26th EXCO. See you at the AGM! ✨ 🗓️ Date: 8 Sep, Fri ⏰ Time: 7 pm 📍 Location: S14-06-19

Friendly Reminder: Annual General Meeting for the 26th EXCO Election is happening next week! 🗳️✨ Dear members, we would like to invite all of you to join us as we recap the year's highlights, review accounts, and most importantly, cast your votes for the 26th EXCO. 🌠 Your participation is crucial in shaping the future of NUS Astronomical Society. See you at the AGM and let your voice be heard! 🚀 🗓️ Date: 8 Sep, Fri ⏰ Time: 7 pm 📍 Location: S14-06-19

🌞 A Midsummer Night's Sky: Where Dreams Embrace the Stars! 🌠🔭 Step into a realm where summer's night unveils its celestial canvas, adorned with constellations weaving stories of old. The Summer Triangle, Aquila, Cygnus, and Lyra, grace us with a trio of brilliance – Altair, Deneb, and Vega. The southern sky welcomes Sagittarius and Scorpius. And in grandeur, Hercules commands the northern heights, while Ophiuchus enchants the southern sphere with tales of serpentine wisdom. Watch the livestream here: https://youtube.com/live/JOVFMnUyCnw?feature=share

🌞 A Midsummer Night's Sky: Where Dreams Embrace the Stars! 🌠🔭 Step into a realm where summer's night unveils its celestial canvas, adorned with constellations weaving stories of old. The Summer Triangle, Aquila, Cygnus, and Lyra, grace us with a trio of brilliance – Altair, Deneb, and Vega. The southern sky welcomes Sagittarius and Scorpius. And in grandeur, Hercules commands the northern heights, while Ophiuchus enchants the southern sphere with tales of serpentine wisdom. ✨ This Thursday, immerse yourself in a midsummer night's dream, unmasking the secrets of the summer night in fun games. Prizes await those with eyes to see. Join us as we traverse the heavens' depths in a way truly amazing (stargazing at 9pm)🔭 🌝 And don't miss the celestial marvels, for the night before our session presents us with a blue supermoon – a rare treat from the cosmos itself, the biggest full moon of the year! 🌙 🗓️ Date: 31 Aug, Thu ⏰ Time: 7:30 pm 📍 Location: S16-05-98 Secure your place here!

Hi everyone, thank you for your patience, our shirts have finally arrived! For those who have placed an order, feel free to collect them at any one of our sessions! Do contact any of our Exco should you have further queries :)

Hello! For those who have received the confirmation email for the Welcome Tea Session, please do reply to it asap to secure your spot. If not, your spot will be forfeited to someone on the waiting list.

Hello! For those who have registered for our Welcome Tea session, you should have received either a confirmation email or an email putting you on the waiting list. If anyone who has registered for the session has not received any emails from us, please do contact @Hirosatu.

Hello everyone, due to your overwhelming response, we will be closing our Welcome Tea sign-ups tonight at 2359! For those who have signed up, thank you for your enthusiasm and we will see you on Friday! An email will be sent out to you guys with more details, so do look out for that.