Night-sky Observation & Astronomy Education Activity
Regenerating the Landscape of Lantau Mountain Camp: Co-creative architectural restoration and natural conservation through participatory initiatives
Overview
Nestled between Sunset Peak and Yi Tung Shan, Lantau Mountain Camp is a century-old summer retreat that preserves the spiritual legacy of early 20th-century missionaries. As one of Hong Kong's last remaining dark sky sanctuaries, this heritage site offers unparalleled stargazing opportunities, where historic stone cabins stand silhouetted against the Milky Way.
This training program is an educational activity of the "Regenerating the Landscape of Lantau Mountain Camp" which is an approved project under the Lantau Conservation Fund. It is collaboratively organized by the School of Architecture at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Galaxy Scientific Group. Through professional astronomy workshops, this activity aims to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of Lantau Mountain Camp's history, enhance public awareness on nature conservation of Lantau, and promote astronomical science knowledge and stargazing appreciation.
Objectives
- Respect and raise public awareness towards the protection of historical structures of the Camp and nature conservation of Lantau.
- Learn about the restoration of Caretaker's Hut and research efforts related to the project.
- Learn about star-gazing opportunities at the Camp and Sunset Peak area
- Understanding astronomic science and appreciation, and its relationship with natural landscape.
Astronomy Workshop 2
Content:
- Guided introduction to Lantau Mountain Camp 's history, restoration and conservation of the Caretaker's Hut.
- Fundamentals of astronomy
- Practical planisphere navigation
- Immersive digital planetarium experience
- Assembly and operation of 70mm refractor telescopes
- Introduction to astrophotography processing
- Stargazing Practice
Arrangements
Date: 13 June (Fridays)
Time: 7:30pm - 10:30pm
Venue: Room 902 & Terrace, Yasumoto International Academic Park, CUHK
Quota: 15 persons per session (first-come-first-served)
Fee: Free (HKD100 refundable deposit required upon registration)
Registration: Via E-shop
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Note: The two workshops will cover identical content. Participants may register for either session.
Coming Soon: Field Night-sky observation at Lantau Mountain Camp - stay tuned!
Disclaimer The organizer reserves the right to modify or cancel programs due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances. Participants join at their own risk and the organizer shall not be liable for any loss or injury incurred.
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