PABD promotes astronomy, educates public, holds Solar Observation

Bandar Seri Begawan – The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam organized a solar observation to promote astronomy and educate members of the public on Tuesday (11 September 2018) morning.

Astronomy enthusiasts gathered at the car park of the International Convention Centre in Berakas from 10 am to 1 p.m. to view the Sun through solar filters. The event was the first time in Brunei being organized for the public that employed the use of a special Hydrogen Alpha-telescope, which makes solar prominences and flares observable. Continue reading “PABD promotes astronomy, educates public, holds Solar Observation”

July 28, 2018August 12, 2018

2018 July 28 Century’s Longest Blood Moon Amazes Eclipse Watchers in Brunei

by Atiyah Mahdani from Kg. Mulaut. Sony NEX-5

Atiyah Mahdani from Kg. Mulaut. Sony NEX-5

by Waliy of PABD from Taman Mahkota Jubli Emas, BSB. Celestron NexStar 130SLT 130mm f/5 Reflector Telescop

July 13, 2018July 20, 2018

PABD celebrates Hari Raya

Bandar Seri Begawan – THE Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam (PABD) held their Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1439H celebration at one of the restaurants in Berakas on Friday, 13 July 2018 in the afternoon.

The event was organized to gather members of the association to foster a stronger sense of camaraderie amongst members as well as providing opportunity for fellow members to mingle together. Continue reading “PABD celebrates Hari Raya”

February 1, 2018July 21, 2018

Brunei Skywatchers See Big Celestial Event

Bandar Seri Begawan – People in Brunei didn’t want to miss to view the big celestial show last night – a Blue Moon, a total lunar eclipse and a supermoon, all happening at the same time. It was a super rare astronomical phenomena, in fact, the Super Blue Blood moon was visible for the first time in over 150 years. Continue reading “Brunei Skywatchers See Big Celestial Event”

May 26, 2017August 10, 2018

2017 May 26 An Ultra-thin 15-hour old Ramadan 1438H Crescent is sighted

New Moon hunting challenge! Can you spot the youngest moon crescent in this picture? (click to enlarge). The super-thin moon is there. Copyright: PABD

July 5, 2016June 16, 2018

New Lunar Crescent of Syawal 1437 seen from Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan – July 05, 2016. A group of members of the Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam was at the Agok Hill in Tutong for the moonsighting to observe the new moon of Syawal 1437H. The western sky was partly cloudy especially new the horizon with the sun set behind the clouds on that evening. At about 15 minutes after sunset, at the clouds break, the 24 hour old hilal was firstly visible through telescopes and CCD Camera at around 6.52 pm. Continue reading “New Lunar Crescent of Syawal 1437 seen from Brunei”

December 13, 2015July 16, 2018

Brilliant Geminid Meteor Shower Dazzles Brunei Sky

Bandar Seri Begawan – In the predawn hours of December 13, 2015, as the Earth began to sweep through a dense remains of debris from asteroid 3200 Phaethon, these falling space debris burned up in the atmosphere and caused bright flashes in the sky known as shooting stars or geminids meteor showers.

The Geminid shower got its name from the constellation of Gemini or the Twins. From Tutong, there were about 10 meteors in an hour visibled on that morning. The rate is expected to increase as the annual geminid meteor shower peaks tonight (13-14 December 2015). That is when more than 50 shooting stars might be visible every hour (depending on your location/sky). Geminids can be spotted starting between 10 pm and before sunrise, and expected to peak at around 2 am. Continue reading “Brilliant Geminid Meteor Shower Dazzles Brunei Sky”

June 29, 2015July 1, 2015