Field Trip in Langkawi

An introduction to LNO was given by Mr. Karzaman, the science officer who are experts in astrophotography. We were briefly explained about the research activities in LNO, accommodations and instruments available. We also taught on the basic theory of the instruments.

Mr. Karzaman was giving a brief inroduction to LNO and its research activities

We were grateful to have fruitful discussion with the expert astrophotographer. We learned a lot from him and we really hope to have collaboration with him in the future.

Discussion on the book publication

The trip to LNO was a golden opportunity to our team as we were able to discuss the potential collaboration with research officers from LNO and ANGKASA. We are looking forward to have MoU and MoA with ANGKASA on this matter. We are very pleased to have a collaboration with ANGKASA, a renowned and reputable agency in Malaysia.

Research collaboration discussion with Mr. Mohd Redzuan Tahar and Mrs. Farahana Kamarudin

Picture taken from Stellar Dome

Throughout this trip, we also got chance to learn how to observe and take the snapshot picture of stars and nebulae with guidance from Mr. Karzaman. We were also taught on location determination of stars using star map and the name of stars and constellations. The most precious experience with Mr. Karzaman was conducting real time observation using telescope, and got a chance to do the photo editing techniques to get a high quality image.

Mr. Karzaman was explaining about stars and constellations

Horsehead Nebulae captured by Ms. Marhamah, Ms. Sharifah and Ms. Zulaikha

Solar Observation

Picture taken from Solar Dome

Solar observation was also done during the trip. Telescope system for solar observation was made up of TMB-Apo, 152/1200-CNC tube, Coronado SolarMax, 70 CaK, Takahashi FSQ-106, filters such as H-alpha, Calcium K line, sets of camera and CCD video camera.

Students were briefed about solar observation before learnt on how to use PC to capture solar activity during real time at solar observatories. Some of the items from LNO were used by our team under supervision of research officer, Mr. Redzuan and Mrs. Farahana. We also have an opportunity to discuss with Mr. Long and Ms. Rafidah on LNO activities and researches conducted.

LNO library - team members were focussing on their article write up

One of our aim in this LNO trip was to finish up the manuscript for journal publication and book in electromagnetic research field. All participants of this trip was required to contribute one chapter per person in book publication, and one journal manuscript each. The book publication was lead by Dr. Khairul Amri, who has a lot of experience in book and journal editing process. The journal write up process was conducted by Dr. Hazmin and Dr. Roslan.

The team were trying hard to complete the article