Astronomical League of the Philippines, Inc.

2nd Philippine Astronomy Convention
PAC 2010

The Astronomical League of the Philippines will be hosting the 2nd Philippine Astronomy Convention (PAC 2010) on February 20, 2010 at Manila Planetarium.

For details, please visit PAC 2010.

ALP on Facebook!

The ALP now has an official Facebook page. Please check out and be a fan of the organization!

Official forum for Philippine Astronomy

To get connected with astronomers in the Philippines, please join the Philippine Astronomy Forum.

ALP MONTHLY MEETING REPORT

The ALP held its Monthly Meeting last February 7, 2010 at Manila Planetarium. For details, click here.

JANUARY 15, 2010 ALP PARTIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE OBSERVATION AT ASTROCAMP OBSERVATORY , SM MOA SMBY

Last January 15, there was an annular solar eclipse that was visible in nearby China but here in the Philippines, we were treated with a 26.7% partiality in Manila. ALPers went to AstroCamp Observatory in SM MOA San Miguel by the Bay (SMBY) to observe and document the event. For details, click here.

Philippine Journal of Astronomy
December 2009 Issue

The December 2009 issue of the Philippine Journal of Astronomy is already out. For ALP members, please download your copy at the Member's Section.

Call for Papers: Philippine Journal of Astronomy

The Philippine Journal of Astronomy is now accepting papers for publication. The PJA is the first such journal in the country that publishes technical and general articles in astronomy.

For details, please visit Philippine Journal of Astronomy

Do you want to be a Professional Astronomer?

The 200-inch telescope at Palomar Observatory.
Professional astronomers use optical telescopes, such as the one featured on top - the Palomar Observatory - and other types of telescopes to study the cosmos and our place in the universe.
Image credit: Palomar Observatory

Here's how you can become a professional in astronomy:

Pay close attention to your instructor during classes in mathematics and the sciences. These two are crucial tools in the field of astronomy.
Find a university where you can earn a bachelor's degree in astronomy or related field. In the Philippines, only the Rizal Technological University (RTU) offers a baccalaureate program in astronomy. There are also academic institutions that offer degree in Physics, which is closely related to astronomy. Notable would be the National Institute of Physics (NIP) of the University of the Philippines in Diliman (UPD).
Pursue graduate studies. The RTU offers a Graduate Diploma in Astronomy and the Master of Science in Astronomy. NIP-UPD offers Master's and PhD programs in Physics.
Engage in research and/or education in the field of astronomy or space science.
Join a scientific organization for professional astronomers. In the Philippines, the Astronomical League of the Philippines serves as the venue for this scientific community. Although majority of membership to the ALP is composed of non-academically prepared astronomers, the society welcomes professional astronomers among its rank since it recognizes the collaborative role of professional and nonprofessional astronomers in the development of astronomy and space sciences.