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Member Reports from Dang Tuan Duy

Apr 20
2017

GAM 2017: Astrocamp and outdoor activities from Vietnam

Our annual astrocamp was held on 15-16Apr 2017 in celebrating GAM. This camp attracted nearly 100 participants in a wide range of ages (from kids to adults). Location: Binh Chau-Phuoc Buu Natural Reserve- Xuyen Moc District- Ba Ria Vung Tau Province, Vietnam Target: 1. Skytour (observing the night sky, celestial objects, planets, Moon, asterism and constellations). 2. Water rocket launch 3. Solar observation 4. Games with astronomical test It's a change for newcomers to observe the night sky via optical instruments, to enjoy the whole starry night with our members in the Ho Chi Minh City Amateur Astronomy Club (HAAC).... Read More...

Mar 26
2013

AWB: Mr. Stübler, National Coordinator of Austria and his arrival to Vietnam

I/ The reunion meal of HAAC and dear friends from Austria. On March 13 th 2013, Ho Chi Minh City Amateur Astronomy Club (HAAC) members with Mr. and Mrs. Johannes Stübler had an unforgettable meeting in their trip to Vietnam. Mr. Stübler is currently the National Coordinator of the association named "Astronomers Without Borders" (AWB) of Austria. He worked at the Linz observatory, where the famous astronomer - Kepler used to make observations. The first day to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Stübler, we had been wondering a lot about the venue. Finally, a nearby local restaurant was chosen. Delicious Vietnamese... Read More...

Apr 07
2012

Starpeace 2012: Vietnam-Phillipines- New Zealand 04 April 2012

On 4th April 2012, along with Armando from Phillipines and Paul Moss from New Zealand, our club had organized Starpeace 2012 segment 2 in celebrating GAM 2012. With the slogan ONE PEOPLE under ONE SKY, we had guided participants about the sky, some major constellations, 4 planets: Mars, Saturn, Jupiter and Venus, some major Messier objects and our natural satellite THE MOON. We also introduced AWB, Starpeace and the significance of the slogan ONE PEOPLE ONE SKY. Due to unfavourable weather, 2 other astro clubs from Hanoi city(Hanoi astronomy Society) and Danang City (PAC -Polytechnic Astronomy Club) had cancelled their... Read More...