Embedded Files
2 March 2022 - Introduction
I learnt what I would be doing in the 4 years of Astronomy club, and also using the various telescopes was interesting.
9 March 2022 - Formation of Stars
I think the most interesting topic is the formation of stars. I liked that there were interesting videos and that the information was split into many parts for easier understanding.
23 March 2022 - Extra-terrestrial Life
I learnt about the possibility of extra-terrestrial life on other planets and how others define the possibility of it. I think there could have been more activities, to make the understanding easier. I would like to learn more about extra-terrestrials and how they could possibly be found/communicated with.
30 March 2022 - Black Holes
I learnt about black holes' parts, types and their theories (white holes, wormholes, Hawking radiation). I like that there was a Kahoot and not just a lecture. I would like to learn more about white holes and how they operate in relation to black holes
6 April 2022 - Exoplanets
I learnt about what exoplanets are, how they are detected, and some examples of them. I like that there was a Kahoot and some activities such as using a ruler to find its centre of gravity. I would like to learn more about discovering extra-terrestrial objects in the future.
13 April 2022 - Space Flight Simulator
I learnt about Kerbal Space Program and Space Flight Simulator. I think it is exciting and we do not just learn from lectures.
20 April 2022 - Rovers
I learnt more about the different rovers, such as Spirit and Curiosity. It was very interesting with the group activity on designing a rover and the Kahoot. I would like to learn more about the considerations of making a rover
27 April 2022
We designed a rocket in Space Flight Simulator. I think this is very fun and interesting compared to regular lectures. I hope that we would have more interactive lessons like this and more chances to use KSP.
4 May 2022 - Satellites
We learnt more about satellites, and use Space Flight Simulator to simulate sending a satellite into space. I think this was very interesting and fun. I hope that there could be more explanations on the fundamentals of satellites and how they operate
11 May 2022 - Kerbal Space Programme
We tried playing Kerbal Space Programme, and had the experience of flying a plane. There were many cool designs like the Millennium Falcon. I hope that we can have more opportunities like this in the future.
18/05/2022 - Constellations
I learnt about constellations and what they are used for, their origins etc. I think it is very interesting to as it is not just theories. I like that there were videos and a Kahoot.
29/06/2022 - 21st Century Advancements
I learnt about the advancements in astronomy in the 21st century. I liked that there were many videos and a Kahoot at the end. I think it could be improved by making some slides larger and less wordy (e.g. the facts slide)
06/07/2022 - Space Food
I learnt about the food astronauts eat in space, and the requirements that the food has to pass in order to be qualified to be sent to space. I find this very interesting as we were able to plan an astronaut's daily meal.
20/07/2022 - Stelluar Evolution pt1
I learnt about how stars are formed and change into different objects, and how gravity plays important roles in the formation of stars and other formations such as planetary nebulae. I like how there were videos and a Kahoot. I think it can be improved by having no errors in the Kahoot.
27/7/2022 - Stelluar Evolution pt2
I learnt more about the changes stars go through, e.g. supernovae, and neutron stars forming through the collapse of large stars. I think it was interesting to find out how stars fuse hydrogen into heavier elements such as iron and neon. I liked that there were videos and visual demonstrations of gravity and pulsars. I would like to learn more about neutron stars and theories about them.
<- First Image of a black hole
17/8/2022 - Relativity
I learnt about Einstein's theories of General and Special Relativity, and about how they work. I find it very interesting, and want to find out about more thought experiments on General and Special Relativity. I find that some slides were very wordy, and hard to read from. I like that there were videos and a quizziz with some memes in between.
24/8/2022 - Deep Sky Objects
I learnt about what does and doesn't classify as a deep sky object, how to read star maps, and different characteristics on deep sky objects. I like how there were multiple videos, and that there was a group activity to apply what we have learnt. I would like if there was a game such as a Kahoot to test our understanding of deep sky objects.
link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1IkuyDQ3efdK8yyWfu1_Qajusg4SLaqPxmChao
31/8/2022 - Making Astro Presentations
I learnt about how and what to do to make presentations for astronomy club presentations. I feel that presenting to the Sec 1s would be very interesting. I feel that it would be better for us to choose our own groups, and the activity of creating slides were fun and different from usual lectures
14/9/2022 - Plans for the future
I learnt how to foxhunt properly, and also found out what was planned for the future as an Astro Club member. I would like to join the dome project, as constructing a dome sounds very interesting.
11/1/2023 - KSP Lesson 1
I learnt about how to use KSP. I found it fun and somewhat difficult to control.
18/1/2023 - KSP Lesson 2
I found it fun to be able to try out and explore the functions in KSP. I feel that with a sample rocket shown, it would be easier to test out the functions such as manoeuvering and staging.
25/1/2023 - KSP Lesson 3
I managed to get into orbit in KSP and although I was not able to get to the Mun (KSP moon), I think this experience was very fun and I would like to try it out more.
22/2/2023 - Aliens
Very interesting to learn about aliens and the Fermi paradox. Quizizz was fun
8/3/2023 - Movie: Gravity
Nice movie about a woman who against all odds, manages to survive a horrible incident in space. It was fun and engaging and I hope to have sessions like this again.
22/3/2023 - Solar System
The content was fairly simple and easier to learn, would love to learn more
29/3/2023 - Rockets
Very cool to learn about how rockets work, different types of rockets etc.
5/4/2023 - Constellations (same as last yr)
I would have liked it better if the content was different/deeper than last year's
26/4/2023 - The Big Bang
very interesting to learn about the different theories on the formation of the universe.
3/5/2023 - Space exploration
Very cool to learn the methods that people use to explore space, would love to learn more about theoretical/in-development methods
17/5/2023 - Exoplanets again
cool to have a continuation of the exoplanets from last year, learnt more about the methods of finding them
28/6/2023 - KSP again
fun learning how to build a ssto, i can apply this to build better rockets. i would like if it was more explained, like how delta-v is important, how the areodynamics work etc.
26/7/2020 - religions and cults
the various cults and how they have impacted astronomy is interesting
23/8/2023 - astrophysics (gravity, special and general relativity)
[https://lab.nationalmedals.org/gravity.php] kinda confusing to learn general and special relativity, but i think its cool
10/1/2024 - water rocket and solar telescope
Sad that we werent able to properly do both activities because of the weather, i think it could improve on the engagement and organisation of the activities
24/1/2024 - planets
learn more about the characteristics of planets in our solar system
31/1/2024 - telescope
interesting to use the telescope to see stuff,
14/2/2024 - constellations
learnt about how the zodiac constellations formed, could have more science and not just myth
21/2/2024 - solar system, astrobiology
many different presentations, confusing to have so many presentations about different topics in the same session
27/3/2024 - nuclear physics
24/4/2024
i think it was a repeat of one session last time. i think that they could have more details. could also be more engaging
8/5/2024 - i liked this session because there was an activity of learning to make an antenna instead of regular lectures
Operating Frequency in MHz (input1) : 433
Reflector Length (Output#1):0.34295612009237875
Dipole Length (Output#2):0.3277136258660508
Director length (Output#3):0.30484988452655887
26/6 - orbital mechanics
learnt about keplers laws and how orbitals work, heard the junior's reflections about astro challenge/retreat. could improve on engagement. can apply this to better understand physics concepts.
10/7 - Interstellar medium + accretion
Today we went through interstellar medium and acceretion by some sec2s. learnt how these concepts lead to our different observations and view of the universe. could be more engaging instead of 2 back to back lectures. I may be able to apply this knowledge through astro competitions
17/7 - planets
We went though the solar system's planets. we could have a better planned session with better slides and more engagement, and not just a repeat of the same things we have done before.
21/8 - radio waves and foxhunting
mr tan's explanation and how he taught about the use of radio waves to detect things for space was interesting, foxhunting could have been more
19/2 - DIY spectrometer
1.What was the main objective of the experiment?
to try to create a DIY spectrometer - look at the emission spectra of light bulb
2.What happens when you point at different light sources (e.g., sunlight, bulb, LED)?
varying peaks at varying wavelengths
3.What improvements would you make to obtain clearer spectra?
use better equipment to measure
26/2
we had a talk about solar weather by a nasa scientist. i found It very interesting to learn about how it affects us and our systems.
5/3/2025 we had a summary of term1 topics. i feel that it could have been improved greatly with a more engaging presentation
Page updated
Report abuse