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Astronomy Club

Astronomy Club uses the school's telescope. You bring a star chart, sketch notebook, red-light torch (preserves night vision), optional planisphere.

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What Astronomy Club is like in school

Astronomy Club uses the school's telescope (most secondaries have at least a small reflector). Programme mixes theory, observation sessions and competition prep for the Singapore Astronomy Olympiad.

Activity rhythm

  • Weekly indoor session (theory, software, lectures).
  • Periodic night-observation sessions on school grounds or excursions.
  • Singapore Astronomy Olympiad (SAO) prep for serious students.

The school provides

  • Telescope and mount.
  • Star-finding software (Stellarium etc.).
  • Coaching.

What parents buy

  • Planisphere or star chart for the southern hemisphere.
  • Red-light torch (preserves night vision).
  • 10x50 binoculars (entry-level — optional).
  • A5 sketch notebook + pencil.

Watch-outs

  • Light pollution in Singapore is severe — don't expect deep-sky views from school grounds.
  • Observation sessions are weather-dependent — confirm the day before.

Frequently asked

  • Will my child use the telescope?
    Yes — clubs typically rotate telescope time. Some schools also organise excursions to darker sites (Pulau Ubin, Mersing) for better viewing.
  • What's SAO?
    Singapore Astronomy Olympiad — annual national competition with theory and observation rounds. Top performers represent Singapore at IOAA (international event).
  • Does Astronomy count for LEAPS / CCA?
    Yes — Clubs & Societies under LEAPS 2.0.

Astronomy Club kit

Telescope is the school's. Personal viewing aids on you.

4 items

  1. Star chart / planisphere

  2. Red-light torch (preserves night vision)

  3. Binoculars (entry)optional

  4. Sketch notebook + pencil

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