Philippine Astronomy Convention
3rd Philippine Astronomy Convention (PAC 2011)
February 20-26, 2011
"A Taste of Space"
Opening Ceremony (Feb. 20, 2011):
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Venue:
National
Museum
Planetarium
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Registration Fee:
Php 500.00 only
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2 lectures / workshops at
National Museum
Planetarium on Feb.20
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3 lectures / workshops at SM
Nido Fortified Science Discovery on
Feb.26
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Tickets to the show “Journey
to the Solar System” at
Manila Planetarium on Feb.26
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Tickets to the show “Passport
to the Universe” at SM SDC Planetarium on
Feb.26
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Tickets to the show “Cosmic
Collision” at SM SDC Planetarium on Feb.26
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Hands-on Approach @ Baywalk
on Feb.20
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Hands-on Approach @
Astrocamp Observatory on Feb.26
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On-site Registration starts at
12:00pm
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Introductory speech by ALP President, James Kevin Ty
(1:00pm)
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National Museum Planetarium show
“Journey to
the Solar System”
(1:20pm)
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Lecture / Workshop by
Jett Aguilar
entitled “How
to Choose the Right Telescope and Mount”
(2:30pm)
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Lecture / Workshop by
James Kevin
Ty entitled
“How to Get
Started in Astrophotography” (3:45pm)
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Hands-on Approach @
Baywalk,
fronting Aristocrat
(6-9pm, weather
permitting) [payees
only]
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FREE Public Stargazing Event at
Baywalk,
fronting Aristocrat
(6-9pm,
weather-permitting*)
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Planet Jupiter
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Orion Nebula (M42)
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Pleiades Star Cluster (M45)
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Waning Gibbous Moon
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Planet Saturn
Closing Ceremony (Feb. 26, 2011):
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Venue:
SM Nido Fortified
Science
Discovery
Center
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SM Nido-Fortified Science Discovery Center show “Passport
to the Universe” (1:00pm)
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Lecture / Workshop by John
Ray Cabrera entitled “Cosmic
Journey” (1:40pm)
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SM Nido-Fortified Science Discovery Center show “Cosmic
Collision” (2:40pm)
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Lecture Workshop by Christopher
Louie Lu entitled “Stories
from the Stars” at
Events Room (3:15pm)
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Lecture Workshop by Armando
Lee entitled “Search
foe ET” at
Events Room (4:00pm)
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Open Forum w/ Amateur Astronomers (4:45pm)
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Distribution of certificates of completion for paid
registrant by
ALP President, James Kevin Ty (5:00pm)
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Closing Remarks by ALP NAW Chairman Andrew Ian Chan (5:00pm)
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Explore SM Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center (5:00pm)
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Hands-on Approach @ Astrocamp
Observatory, SMBY (7-10pm,
weather permitting) [payees
only]
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FREE Public Stargazing Event at Astrocamp
Observatory, SMBY (7-10pm,
weather-permitting*)
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Orion Nebula (M42)
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Pleiades Star Cluster (M45)
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Planet Saturn
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*Note: The organizers of this
event will not be held liable in case poor sky
conditions cannot permit actual observation.
Instead, participants will be treated to exhibits
of different setups for doing observation and imaging
techniques.
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Contact Information:
Andrew Ian Chan (+639228279977 or +639173991398) <chandyman@astroleaguephils.org>
Christopher Louie Lu (+639193057176) <clmklu@gmail.com>
Payment Options:
personal payment or through bank deposit (account
details withheld until registered)
*If through bank
deposit, please keep the deposit slip as proof of
payment.
About the Convention
The Philippine Astronomy
Convention (PAC) is the annual gathering of professional
and nonprofessional astronomers in the Philippines. This
event, hosted by the Astronomical League of the
Philippines, is the major astronomy convention in the country. The convention was initiated by the Astronomical League of the Philippines as a means of establishing a forum for all astronomers and astronomy-related organizations, institutions and agencies in the country to exchange ideas, and discuss matters on astronomy and astrophysics. The convention is held every year during the
National Astronomy Week, a weeklong celebration participated by numerous astronomical organizations, institutions, schools and universities in the country.
Astronomical exhibits are presented
during the annual gathering, showcasing astronomical
photographs taken by Filipino astronomers. Poster
contributions from local and international scientists
are also being displayed to disseminate their activities and research outputs.
In order to foster
observational astronomy in the country, observing
sessions are held to introduce the general public to the scenic beauty of the cosmos. Some of them will be having their first view of the planets, the lunar craters, and deep sky objects through midsized telescopes and binoculars. This activity is also in line with the International Year of Astronomy 2009 cornerstone project - 100 Hours of Astronomy
- for which the Society is an active partner
and promoter.
Held during the Philippine
Astronomy Convention, the plenary session or conference serves as a formal venue for astronomers in and outside the Philippines to disseminate their studies and researches in the different branches of astronomy, as well as other topics of astronomical interest. Plenary speakers and lecturers come from varied fields, such as observational astronomy, instrumentation, astronomy education, astrophysics
& cosmology, and other areas.
Past Conventions
Group Photos
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PAC 2009 (1st Philippine Astronomy
Convention) held at the Rizal
Technological University
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PAC 2010 (2nd Philippine Astronomy
Convention) held at the Manila
Plantarium
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