
Once in awhile, the Astronomical Society will decide to travel slightly further (in the SEA region) to explore new places suitable for astronomical retreats. This time, the 38th installment of AstroBash will see to that.
During a meet up with our friends from the Nanyang Technological University Astronomical Society, we heard from their experiences of their trip to Langkawi. Realizing that we have not venture to that area yet, we decided to give a try.
After 2 months of planning (with some procrastination in between ?), the plan to go to Langkawi was finally close to finalization and we are actually going to fly there!
So here’s the details:
Date: 10 – 13th May 2016
Accomodation:
Simfoni Resort Langkawi
We will be staying in suites with rooms for 2 persons each.You may request for special room arrangement and we will do our best to accommodate to your needs.
Highlights of the trip:
Visit to Langkawi National Observatory (they have a 20″ RCOS telescope)
Island hopping
Prices:
Members and past AstroBash Participants: S$290
Non-members: S$320
Group of 4 Discount: Sign up as a group of 4 to receive additional S$10 discount each from the above prices each! (Eg. if 4 non-members sign up together as a group then you will only be charged S$310 each)
The above prices includes 4D3N accommodation, air travel tickets, coach transports, city tour and a bbq dinner. (room taxes and surcharges included)
Note: Other meals are not included (subject to changes)
Join us in this trip and look forward to wonderful day time activities and a great time under the night sky!
To join us, sign up at http://tinyurl.com/astrobash38
If you have any inquiries, feel free to drop us a message at nusastrobash@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
Clear Skies!