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UP Astronomical Society Graduates of 2015

  The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (UP AstroSoc) is proud to present its graduates this 2015! We extend our heartiest congratulations to all of you. The graduates include the following: Adriatico, Mary Grace Alyana

BS Community Nutrition

Agong, Louis Anthony

BS Mathematics

Aguila, Diosa Marie

MS Environmental Engineering

Alba, Raphaello

BS Architecture

Cum Laude

Angeles, Ericka Jane

B Secondary Education (Biology)

Education and Research Cluster Coordinator 2013-2014

Atienza, Kristine Jane

BS Community Nutrition

Executive Secretary 2013-2014

Overall Coordinator 2014-2015

Bacabac, Michelle

BS Interior Design

Cum Laude

Boncato, Emmanuel

BS Electronics and Communications Engineering

Coruno, Danica

BS Clothing Technology

Dela Cruz, Frances Mae

BS Community Nutrition

Europa, Seth Louise

BS Statistics

Favila, Jan Stephanie

BSE Health Education

Magna Cum Laude

Glipo, Cesar Emannuel

BS Psychology

Hilario, Paul Leonard Atchong

PHD Physics

Overall Coordinator 2007-2008

Inocencio, Lizette

BA Psychology

Cum Laude

Laganse, Rosevie Angelica

BS Community Nutrition

Lim, April Joy

BS Geography

Motilla, Liezl Ann

BS Community Development

Magna Cum Laude

Overall Coordinator 2013-2014

Niez, Sharlyn Mae

BS Statistics

External Affairs Cluster Coordinator 2013-2014

Executive Secretary 2014-2015

Picones, Marjorie Anne

BS Materials Engineering

Presto, Marlow Jeff

BS Chemical Engineering

Resource Cluster Coordinator 2013-2014

Congratulations! We are so proud of you! Ad astra per aspera, to the stars through difficulties!

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STARBURST Year 2: an Astronomy Workshop for Kids

  Due to its success last year, the UP Astronomical Society presents Starburst Year 2: an Astronomy Workshop. This summer, enroll in a fun and exciting way of exploring the cosmos and star jumping to the various planets in our solar system! The workshop includes telescope viewing, stargazing, astronomy lectures, telescope making and a lot more! Starburst is open to all kids ages 8 years old and below. The workshop will be on May 23, 30, and 31 2015

Pre-register at : tinyurl.com/astrostarburst2015 For further inquiries, email us at [email protected] or contact Avery - 0926 445 6144 or Liz - 09153720817 Don't miss it!   You can also contact us on our Facebook page facebook.com/upastrosoc and follow us on Twitter @upastrosoc

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What Does It Take to be an Amateur Astronomer

UP Astronomical Society invites you to an Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) for the 2nd semester AY 2014-2015 titled Being an Amateur Astronomer: A Guide to Basic Astronomy.

This event will be held at Melchor Hall  College of Engineering Rm 313-315 on 26 March 2015, 1:00 - 4:00 PM.

Guest speakers are Mr. Nico Mendoza, an Astronomical Observer of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) and Mr. Pecier Decierdo of The Mind Museum's Mind Mover.

Also, get a chance to win one of our cool shirts!

See you on the 26th at MH 313-315!

For further inquiries, contact Christian at 09262207536 or Lambert at 09167225018.

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NAW Exhibit and Mobile Planetarium Show

    In line with the celebration of the National Astronomy Week 2015,UP Astronomical Society, with the support of the Office of the Chancellor through the Office for Initiatives for the Culture and Arts, together with National Museum Planetarium, held a week-long exhibit (Feb. 17 - 20) and a one-day mobile planetarium show (Feb. 20) at the National Institute of Physics, UP Diliman. This event aims to promote astronomy and feature ethnoastronomy and astrophotography in the general public. Approximately 250 participants were able to see the Planetarium Show by the National Museum Planetarium for FREE.

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HAPPY NATIONAL ASTRONOMY WEEK!

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) together with University of the Philippines Astronomical Society, Philippine Normal University Astronomical Society, University of Sto. Tomas Applied Physics Society, Rizal Technological University Astronomical Society, Bataan Peninsula State University Astronomical Society, University of the Philippines Los Baños Astronomical Society, and Mindanao State University Astronomy Club celebrates the National Astronomy Week 2015 with the theme "Reaching Our People: Transferring Knowledge in Astronomy"

Various activities are prepared by the different student astronomical organizations called Philippine Union of Student Organization for Astronomy as we celebrate this year's NAW.

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NAW 2015 PLANETARIUM SHOW

UP Astronomical Society, with the support of the Office of the Chancellor through the Office for Initiatives for the Culture and Arts, together with National Museum Planetarium, celebrates National Astronomy Week 2015 by bringing you a FREE ADMISSION Planetarium Show on 20 Feb 2015, 10 AM- 2 PM, at the National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman.

As part of the celebration, there will also be an exhibit from 16-20 Feb. Each planetarium show will run for 30 minutes from 10 AM - 2 PM at the said date (20 Feb). First come first serve basis will be followed for those who pre-registered.

Register at tinyurl.com/naw2015planetanetarium 

For inquiries, contact Christian (09262207536)

For more details on our National Astronomy Week Celebration, visit http://www.wheninmanila.com/up-astronomical-societys-national-astronomy-week-2015/

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AD ASTRA PER ASPERA

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UP ASTROSOC NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS

UP Astronomical Society (UP AstroSoc) is now open for applications for the second semester AY 2014-2015. Bona fide students of UP Diliman are very much welcome to apply. For interested students, kindly attend the Applicants' Orientation on February 5 (Thurs), 6 PM at PAGASA Astronomical Observatory located inside the campus. For more details and further inquiries, contact Camille (09308240210) or go to our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/upastrosoc). Ad astra per aspera, to the stars through difficulties!

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Geminid Meteor Shower 2014

Last 14 December, 2014, the UP AstroSoc hosted the Geminid Meteor Shower at the Sundeck of PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in UP Diliman. The event was attended by more than 200 guests. The meteor shower observation was different compared with our past observations thanks to the sponsorship of the Office for Initiatives in Culture and the Arts (OICA) who funded for the infographic sheets and starmaps that were given away for about 200 guests. Watch out for the next public observation!

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GEMINID Meteor Shower

Let's all watch the stars fall as this year's much-awaited Geminid Meteor Shower peaks on December 14! See you at 7PM at the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory, UP Diliman. Don't forget to bring your family and friends! This public observation is FREE. For more inquiries, you can also check our facebook page www.facebook.com/upastrosoc brought to you by the UP Astronomical Society

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UP AstroSoc Holds Outreach at My Children’s House of Hope

The members of the University of the Philippines Astronomical society conducted an astronomy outreach program to the Deaf students of My Children’s House of Hope in Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Philippines. The group composed of 16 student volunteers and 2 sign language translators helped in the event. There were 30 Grades 1-3 Deaf students who participated the program. The event was composed of a lecture and a series of activities. During the Solar System lecture, the students got the chance to get to know the Earth and the other planets. They were able to familiarize the features of our planet using the UNAWE Earthball. Aside from the lectures, there were also activities like story telling about the constellation Virgo, light painting and sun viewing. In the afternoon, the children painted a representation of the Solar System on the walls of their school. My Children’s House of Hope is an institution dedicated to helping Deaf children and their families in the Payatas dumpsite area. Further astronomy outreach activities for the school will be discussed by the group and the institution to enhance the astronomy and science resources for the deaf students of Payatas.

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE UNIVERSE?

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE UNIVERSE? The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society presents COLLISION Astronomical Game Show. It is open to all astronomy enthusiasts of UP Diliman and will be held on October 28, Tuesday, 6pm at Kamia Residence Hall. Prizes await the last teams remaining! Register now to avail of the 10% discount! See you there! For inquiries, contact Rangel (09175585634) or Tin (09275402177).

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Greetings Earthlings! We Came To Teach!!

This 23 October 2014, the UP Astronomical Society will be having an educational talk about astronomy entitled "Greetings Earthlings! We Came To Teach!!" as part of this semester's Alternative Class Learning Program (ACLE) in the University of the Philippines Diliman. This talk is open to all students of UP Diliman and will be held from 1-5 PM at Melchor Hall Room 306-308 in UP Diliman. It is composed of 2 parts: 20 Facts A Citizen of Earth Must Know by Ezekiel Roel Rodriguez Why Everything You Know About Astronomy is Wrong by Dr. Paul Hilario See you there!

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UP AstroSoc Now Open for Application

To start this semester's recruitment season, the UP Astronomical Society (UP AstroSoc) once again opened its doors for application as the Applicants Orientation was held last August 26, 2014 at the organization's tambayan, Moondeck PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in UP Diliman.

As a university-wide organization in UP Diliman, UP AstroSoc welcomes interested students from all the colleges inside the university and opens its application every semester including the summer academic term. Despite the bad weather that night, a big number of students, mostly from the College of Science or Engineering, attended the orientation.

Through the Applicants Orientation, the students were not just able to know the nitty-gritty of the application process but also to get to know more of UP AstroSoc as an organization. The various clusters were introduced together with some of the activities the organization is doing. Also, the newly-inducted members of the organization delivered some testimonials with these aspiring applicants as they shared their stories about their journey towards becoming UP AstroSoc members.

And so the journey begins. Interested applicants who were not able to attend the Applicants Orientation are still welcome. :)

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UP AstroSoc Welcomes New Members

The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (UP AstroSoc) once again opened its door to yet another semester full of fun, late night bondings and of course, starry skies!  UP AstroSoc's first General assembly for the first semester AY 2014-2015 was held last 13 August 2014, at Vinzons Activity Center where inductees from Batch Singularity (2nd sem 2013-2014) and Batch Lyrids (Summer 2014) finally had their last step on becoming members of the organization.

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PERSEID METEOR SHOWER THIS AUGUST 2014

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Astrocamp at St. Scholastica's Academy of Marikina

Last 01-02 August, 2014, the University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (UP AstroSoc), in cooperation with the PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical & Astronomical Services Administration) Astronomical Observatory, went to St. Scholastica's Academy of Marikina for an overnight Astronomy Camp. A batch of Grade<> students were able to handle telescopes, listen to various lectures about astronomy offered by the members of UP AstroSoc, and understand the skies with a Mobile Planetarium Lecture by Sir Mario and Sir Rene of PAGASA. Despite the cloudy night, they were still able to appreciate and better understand the cosmos and our beautiful skies.  

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Starburst!

Last May 26-28, the University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (UP AstroSoc) held its first astronomy workshop for kids, Starburst!

Starburst is an educational project of UP AstroSoc for children to learn more about astronomy, meet new friends and have fun last summer!

On their first day in the workshop, the kids had fun in lectures about the Earth as well as the other planets in our solar system. The highlight of the day's activities was the cupcake planet making where the kids designed their own cupcake into different planets. Yum!

We already know the solar system. Now, let's explore the sky! On the second day, the kids were able to draw their own asterisms and constellations on a sky map. Also, say hello to telescopes! Our best friend in observing our night sky. Aside from making their own constellations, they were also taught how to make a telescope. Each of the participants were provided with the necessary materials and hurray! They've just made their own telescope. Congratulations, kids!

It's time to go out on a starry night! On the last day of Starburst, the kids were able to visited the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in UP Diliman and meet one of the largest telescopes in the Philippines, Andre the Giant. As Starburst's culminating night, UP AstroSoc prepared light painting and stargazing activities for the children to appreciate the sky much more.

Stars. Moon. Sky. Rockets. Childhood never ends. Congratulations to Andie, Iya, Caleb, Shyla and Anton! Ad astra per aspera, to the stars through difficulties!