Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts here were treated to the rare sight of a comet using binoculars and telescopes, and captured the spectacle with professional cameras, though cloudy skies shielded the celestial body from the naked eye on Oct 13. Comet C/2023 A3...
Streams of smoke could be seen coming up from the buildings below, which looked to be 'welcoming the comet', said recreational photographer James Gan.Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts here were treated to the rare sight of a comet using binoculars and telescopes, and captured the spectacle with professional cameras, though cloudy skies shielded the celestial body from the naked eye on Oct 13.
Ms Gerardyn Brittos, founder of Stargazing Singapore, told The Straits Times that she was surprised to see the comet show up on camera despite the cloudy evening skies on Oct 13. Recreational photographer James Gan travelled from his home in the east and met two friends at Raffles Marina jetty in Tuas.
Astrophotography enthusiast Loo Jia Siang managed to snap a photo at around 7.30pm on Oct 13, from a multi-storey carpark next to his Housing Board flat in Boon Lay. “The location where I shot from had some thin layers of clouds or haze covering it, so it was hard to see it with the naked eye,” said the engineer in his 40s.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Rare comet to light up Singapore’s night skies from Oct 11Stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts can look to the skies to catch a rare comet from this weekend without using binoculars or telescopes. Astronomical societies in Singapore say the Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan–Atlas) – which has already been spotted in Singapore’s...
Read more »
Rare comet to light up Singapore’s night skies from Oct 11The Science Centre Observatory said the comet will most likely be visible between Oct 14 and 20.
Read more »
Thousands gather to witness final horse races at Singapore Turf Club on Oct 5It is marking the end of its 182-year chapter in local history with a grand farewell featuring 10 races.
Read more »
Singapore judges get more power to bar applications that hurt child’s welfare from Oct 15Unmeritorious applications may include a parent's multiple attempts to change access orders.
Read more »
Classic US sitcom Friends leaving Netflix Singapore after Oct 31The hit series' departure from the platform in Singapore comes four years after it left Netflix in the US.
Read more »
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to visit Singapore from Oct 7 to 9A survey conducted by the South Korea embassy in Singapore showed that two in three Singaporeans have a positive perception of South Korea, predominantly driven by the Korean wave or “hallyu”.
Read more »