The Leonids Meteor Shower
Host: Science Centre Singapore
Type: Meetings – Informational Meeting
Network: Global
Start Time: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 5:00am
Location: Japanese Gardens -Free
DescriptionThe Science Centre Singapore and TASOS are celebrating the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009 with a big bang. The stars of the show are forecasted to be a meteor storm that will happen between 3am to 5am. Astronomers have predicted that the annual Leonids might put up the most dramatic light show not seen in recent years as the earth passes close to the centre of the comet’s debris trail laid down in 1466. The ideal locations for viewing are in Asia and North America.

On stage, there will be performances of BELLA GAIA by Kenji Williams, while offstage, visitors will be entertained by the Science Buskers. For astronomy buffs, an accompanying meteorite exhibition, a talk by TASOS, on-site telescope viewing of the planet Jupiter and inflatable planetarium tours for children will also be held.

Time: 8pm – 5am (*8pm – 2am: activities / 2am – 5am: free & easy)
Join us at the Japanese Gardens for this special event.

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