Science Focus (Issue 31)

What’s Happening in Hong Kong? 香港科技活動 Fun in Fall Science Activities 秋日科學好節目 Any plans for this fall? Check out the following events! 計劃好這個秋天的課餘節目了嗎?不妨考慮以下活動! STARMAP to the Unseen Universe 星圖旅航 This Sky Show invites audiences to embark on a captivating journey through the cosmos. This immersive experience spans 13.8 billion years of cosmic history, exploring the origins of the universe and venturing beyond our solar system. Audiences will witness the breathtaking beauty of the Milky Way, the formation of stars in the Orion Nebula, and the dramatic life cycles of stars, including supernova explosions and the mysterious nature of black holes. With stunning visuals and profound insights, STARMAP reveals the hidden complexities of the universe, inviting all to gaze at the stars with newfound wonder. 放映日期: 現在至2025年11月14日 時間: 下午三時半及八時正 (一、三至五) 下午二時正及六時半 (六、日及公眾假期) 地點: 香港太空館天象廳 入場費: 標準票:40 元(後座);30 元(前座) 優惠票:20元(後座);15 元(前座) 天象節目《星圖旅航》邀請觀眾踏上引人入 勝的宇宙之旅。這次沉浸式體驗將帶大家跨越 138億年的宇宙歷史,探索宇宙起源,並走出太 陽系探險。觀眾將見證銀河系的壯麗、獵戶座星 雲中恆星的形成,以及恆星戲劇性的生命週期, 包括超新星爆炸和神秘的黑洞等。透過壯觀的 視覺效果和深刻的講解,《星圖旅航》將揭示宇 宙隱秘的複雜性,從而邀請大家以全新角度凝 視星空。 Show Period: Now – November 14, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM and 8:00 PM (Mon, Wed to Fri) 2:00 PM and 6:30 PM (Sat, Sun and public holiday) Venue: Space Theatre, Hong Kong Space Museum Admission fee: Standard admission: $40 (stalls), $30 (front stalls) Concession admission: $20 (stalls), $15 (front stalls) This year, the Geminids are expected to peak on December 14 (Sun). The Hong Kong Space Museum has rated the local observation condition as “excellent.” You may observe the meteor shower during the entire night of December 14. Places with wide view of the sky and low light pollution are suitable for the observation, such as the East Dam of the High Island Reservoir, Tai Tau Chau in Shek O, and Tai Au Mun near HKUST. Please observe the “stargazing etiquette”— use a red light torch and don’t point it to others. To take photos of the starry sky, don’t forget to bring a tripod and a camera with a wide-angle lens! 今年雙子座流星雨的高峰期預計是12月 14日(日)。本地觀測條件被香港太空館評為「極 佳」,你可以在 14 日的整個晚上觀賞。 天空視野廣闊和光害較少的地方均適宜觀 測是次流星雨,本港的觀星熱點包括萬宜水庫 東壩、石澳大頭洲以及離科大不遠的大坳門等。 觀星時記得遵守「觀星禮儀」:使用紅光手電筒, 及不要把光照向其他觀星者。想嘗試天文攝影的 朋友記得攜帶三腳架和廣角鏡頭。 Geminid Meteor Shower December 14–15, 2025 雙子座流星雨 2025年12月14至15日 1

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