Astronomical Society of Negara Brunei Darussalam

=History and Introduction=

The Astronomical Society of Negara Brunei Darussalam (in malay as "Persatuan Astronomi Negara Brunei Darussalam") or PABD was officially registered on 6^th January 2003. It is a non profit organisation which is managed by a Protem Executive Committee.

Logo

[http://www.bruneiastronomy.org/pabd_logo.gif]

Objectives

Among its objectives of establishment are:1. To promote and encourage astronomy especially Islamic astronomy for Brunei Darussalam.2. To channel information on issues relating to astronomy.3. To advise and give consultation relating to astronomy.4. To organise astronomical related activities.5. To facilitate and dissiminate knowledge and information in all aspects to astronomy.

Membership

Membership is in 4 categories - ordinary, student, corporate and honanry and is open to residents of Brunei Darussalam. News on its current activities are available through website [http://www.bruneiastronomy.org]

Activities

Astronomy Day 2007, Sidewalk astronomy, Eclipse watching and New moon watching.

Upcoming Major Astronomical Events in Brunei Darussalam

Partial Lunar Eclipse 17 August 2008
Partial Solar Eclipse [http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEplot/SEplot2001/SE2009Jan26A.gif26 January 2009]
Partial Solar Eclipse 22 July 2009
Partial Lunar Eclipse [http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2009Dec31P.gif01 January 2010]
Partial Solar Eclipse [http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEplot/SEplot2001/SE2010Jan15A.gif15 Jaunary 2010]
Partial Lunar Eclipse [http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2010Jun26P.gif26 June 2010]
Total Lunar Eclipse [http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2011Jun15T.gif16 June 2011]
Total Lunar Eclipse [http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2011Dec10T.gif10 December 2011]
Partial Solar Eclipse [http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/SEplot/SEplot2001/SE2012May20A.gif20 May 2012]
Partial Lunar Eclipse [http://eclipse.gsfc.nasa.gov/LEplot/LEplot2001/LE2012Jun04P.gif04 June 2012]
Transit of Venus [http://www.hmnao.com/nao/transit/V_2012/ 6 June 2012]

Contacts

The Astronomical Society of Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Unit Astronomi, Bahagian Kawal,
Jabatan Ukur.
Kementerian Pembangunan.
Bandar Seri Begawan. BB3510.
Brunei Darussalam.
e-mail: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Website

Bruneiastronomy.org [http://www.bruneiastronomy.org]