Basic Astronomy Science Lecture and Workshop

Looking for something to do this weekend? The Macao Science Centre has your Saturday plans sorted! On June 23, from 10:00 to 18:30, the Centre will host a series of activities, including:

• Operation and Application of Astronomical Telescopes
• How Caesar Changed Newton's Birthday (A Fun Talk on the Evolution of Chinese and Western Calendars)
• "DSLR Camera + Tripod" – Capturing the Stars
• Urban Stargazing Guide

Come and sign up to participate!

Event Details

The Macao Science Centre has been implementing and promoting numerous international and regional science popularization activities since its opening on January 25, 2010. The "Science Popularization Activity Series" has always been one of the main initiatives for public science education.

On June 23, 2013, the Centre will invite three renowned astronomy experts from Mainland China and Hong Kong to serve as guest speakers for this event and workshop. The invited guests are:

• Fei Bi, a famous astronomical photography expert from Mainland China.
• Mr. Chung Kwok Yan, President of Hong Kong's Giant Eye Astronomical Instruments Society.
• Mr. Hui Ho Keung, Astronomy Coordinator of the Hong Kong Ho Koon Nature Education Centre & Astronomical Museum.

Additionally, Mr. Leong Si Chong, the Centre's Director of Education and Exhibits, will also give a presentation on behalf of the Centre.

For the detailed schedule and lecture content, please visit the official website: http://www.msc.org.mo/ch/2013basicAstronomy.php