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channel named "Protect Singapore", which described itself as "a channel for those who want to safeguard the future of Singapore in the face of LGBTQ+ activism so that Singapore can continue to thrive", had shared the event and requested that its subscribers "write in and express your concern to MOE
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The Observatory has been open to the public for stargazing sessions every Friday night since June 2006. The opening hours are from 7:50 to 10:00 pm. The Observatory can comfortably accommodate 50 visitors per session. It is important to note that stargazing through the observatory telescope is only
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in 2027, which is set to be the 50th anniversary of the Science Centre. According to the joint press release, the new Science Centre will be designed by Zaha Hadid Architects and Architects 21, and will consist of 5 interlocking rectangular buildings, each with large glass windows overlooking
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provides the stability needed for the drive and tracking mechanisms. The 5.5-metre (18 ft) stainless steel dome can be made to swivel in any direction and its shutter can be made to slide open for the telescope to be focused on to interesting objects in the sky.
427:. Attendance at the event was limited to persons aged 18 years old and above. According to the synopsis, the discussion was intended to center around the psychological, social, and cultural factors shaping the understanding of gender and sex in Singapore. 203:, Singapore, specialising in the promotion of scientific and technological education for the general public. It houses over 850 exhibits over eight exhibition galleries and receives over a million visitors every year. In 2003, it celebrated its 543: 476: 227:
as a separate institution so that the latter could focus on its artistic and historical collections. This idea was first mooted in 1969 by the former Science Council of Singapore, now known as the
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In 1999, a $ 38 million renovation expanded the centre's exhibition space with larger open areas, a direct connection to the separate Omni-Theatre building, as well as a new entrance. In 2000,
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from 11am to 1pm. It set up telescopes which were available for use, gratis, for anyone with a Science Centre admission ticket. The eclipse was also livestreamed on the Science Centre's
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a contract for the design of the new Science Centre. At the time, the project was expected to be completed by 2025. The Science Centre commented that the team, which includes
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The Science Centre Observatory is situated at 15.27 metres (50.1 ft) above mean sea level and is one of the few observatories in the world located next to the
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Blueprint for Jurong unveiled: URA plans to transform Jurong Lake District into a unique lakeside destination for business and leisure
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architects, submitted the "best proposal which reflected the boldness of scientific endeavour and future focused Stem aspirations".
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The Science Centre organised a discussion titled "What is the difference between Gender and Sex?" to be held on 14 June 2024 at
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organised by the Science Centre Board, in which Raymond Woo architects' entry was selected. Built at a cost of
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The Observatory at the Science Centre is one of the few observatories in the world located next to the Equator
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possible when the sky is clear. However, regardless of weather conditions, the staff will be present.
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In 1987, the centre saw a significant expansion with the opening of Singapore's first and only
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of 520 centimetres (200 in). The sub-telescope is a 15-centimetre (5.9 in)
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On 7 December 2007, in its 30th anniversary year, the centre rebranded itself as the
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In 2023, the Science Centre held an exhibition featuring art pieces inspired by the
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for the telescopes was designed for Singapore's unique location; the accompanying
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On 24 May 2019, the Science Centre board awarded a multi-disciplinary team led by
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as well as props worn by the group's members. The exhibit, named "BTS x
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On 1 June 2024, several hours after initially publicising the event on
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The main telescope of the Observatory is a 40-centimetre (16 in)
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12 million on a 60,000-square-metre (650,000 sq ft) site in
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jointly announced that a new Science Centre would be opened in the
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The Observatory hosted a viewing session for the 20 April 2023
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with a focal length of 180 centimetres (71 in). The
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Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres
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announced plans to relocate the Science Centre next to
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A bird's eye view of the Science Centre in the evening
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Science Centre Singapore is located in Singapore
Coordinates
1°20′00″N 103°44′08″E / 1.333201°N 103.735601°E / 1.333201; 103.735601
Science museum
Asia Pacific Network of Science & Technology Centres
Government of Singapore
Jurong East
silver jubilee

National Museum of Singapore
Agency for Science, Technology and Research
government
architectural competition
S$
Jurong East
Toh Chin Chye
OMNIMAX
Omni-Theatre
Snow City
Urban Redevelopment Authority
Chinese Garden MRT station
Architects 61
Zaha Hadid
Ministry of Education
Jurong Lake District
Jurong Lake
Korean pop group BTS
James Jean

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