Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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.







1 comment:

AstroNorm said...

Guys, here is Dr. Celebre's comment:

"Thank you very much for participating in the IYA 2009 activities. We hope
that your stargazing activity will be a successful one, particularly on the weather
condition during your selected date and time. Please keep in touch.

Cynthia P. Celebre, Ph. D.
Officer-in-Charge
Research Development & Training Division
PAGASA (Weather Bureau), Science Garden Complex, Agham Rd.
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines 1101"

Thank you for the support Dr. Celebre!