Exploring the Hidden Wonders of the Night Sky

2009 is the celebration of the International Year of Astronomy, which is officially participated by the Philippines through President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's proclamation 1630.

In line with the IYA2009 celebration, the JPPS began a stargazing series entitled

Exploring the Hidden Wonders of the Night Sky.

The idea is taken from IYA's theme "The Universe, Yours to Discover," in which the JPPS will allow first time telescope users to see what they usually don't see at night.

Most of the first time users have not even seen the milky way on a clear dark night, nor have they seen the satellites of planets, the galaxies and nebulae.

The first session was welcomed with scattered rain showers and technical problems, but this did not discourage the JPPS from pushing through with the activity. After a few hours,we were graced to observe Jupiter and its moons.

2009-SU FOUNDER'S DAY

IYA 2009 Philippine Olympiad

The IYA2009 National organizing committee, in cooperation with UP NISMED, is inviting participants from the collegiate and secondary level to participate in the IYA2009 Philippine Olympiad.

Form details click here

Venue for regional competition of region 7 is in Cebu, at San Jose Recoletos.

27th SPP Physics Congress

The Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas is inviting participants to join its 27th Physics Congress in Tagaytay City. The activity will be from October 28-30 at the Development Academy of the Philippine Convention Center of Tagaytay.

Deadline for the registration is on Sep 29.

For more information, visit:
http://www.spp-online.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=135&Itemid=84

We Came, We Saw, and once again WE CONQUERED

The Junior Philippine Physics Society once again bagged the major awards for this years Hibalag booth festival. This has been the third year since the JPPS joined the booth competition of the Founders day and this is the second time we won as over-all champion. The first time was in 2007, in 2008 we failed to get the over-all champion, however this year we regain our title!





Our awards include the Over-all Booth Champion, Over-all Best Exhibit, Over-all Best Gimmick, the Best Academic Exhibit and the Best Academic Gimmick.


This year we explored the world of optics, included new tricks, confused and amazed people with logic, and revived the virtual astronomy tour with Celestia. Also we recognized the observance of the International Year of Astronomy.

Despite the disorganized beginning, we were able to get back on our feet and emerged champions.





In behalf of the JPPS, we would like to thank all those who supported and visited us.
See you guys next year!