Philippine Astronomy Convention

3rd Philippine Astronomy Convention (PAC 2011)
February 20-26, 2011
"A Taste of Space"

Opening Ceremony (Feb. 20, 2011):

• Venue: National Museum Planetarium
• Registration Fee: Php 500.00 only
  • 2 lectures / workshops at National Museum Planetarium on Feb.20
  • 3 lectures / workshops at SM  Nido Fortified Science Discovery on Feb.26
  • Tickets to the show “Journey to the Solar System” at Manila Planetarium on Feb.26
  • Tickets to the show “Passport to the Universe” at SM SDC Planetarium on Feb.26
  • Tickets to the show “Cosmic Collision” at SM SDC Planetarium on Feb.26
  • Hands-on Approach @ Baywalk on Feb.20
  • Hands-on Approach @ Astrocamp Observatory on Feb.26
• On-site Registration starts at 12:00pm
• Introductory speech by ALP President, James Kevin Ty (1:00pm)
• National Museum Planetarium show “Journey to the Solar System” (1:20pm)
• Lecture / Workshop by Jett Aguilar entitled “How to Choose the Right Telescope and Mount” (2:30pm)
• Lecture / Workshop by James Kevin Ty entitled “How to Get Started in Astrophotography” (3:45pm)
• Hands-on Approach @ Baywalk, fronting Aristocrat (6-9pm, weather permitting) [payees only]
• FREE Public Stargazing Event at Baywalk, fronting Aristocrat (6-9pm, weather-permitting*)
  • Planet Jupiter
  • Orion Nebula (M42)
  • Pleiades Star Cluster (M45)
  • Waning Gibbous Moon
  • Planet Saturn

Closing Ceremony (Feb. 26, 2011):

• Venue: SM Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center
• SM Nido-Fortified Science Discovery Center show “Passport to the Universe” (1:00pm)
• Lecture / Workshop by John Ray Cabrera entitled “Cosmic Journey” (1:40pm)
• SM Nido-Fortified Science Discovery Center show “Cosmic Collision” (2:40pm)
• Lecture workshop by Christopher Louie Lu entitled “Stories from the Stars” at Events Room  (3:15pm)
• Lecture Workshop by Armando Lee entitled “Are we alone in the Universe?” at Events Room  (4:00pm)
• Open Forum w/ Amateur Astronomers (4:45pm)
• Distribution of certificates and closing rites by ALP President, James Kevin Ty (5:00pm)
• Explore SM Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center (5:00pm)
• Hands-on Approach @ Astrocamp Observatory, SMBY (7-10pm, weather permitting) [payees only]
• FREE Public Stargazing Event at Astrocamp Observatory, SMBY (7-10pm, weather-permitting*)
  • Orion Nebula (M42)
  • Pleiades Star Cluster (M45)
  • Planet Saturn

*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: 

ALP NAW Chairman - Andrew Ian Chan (+639228279977 or +639173991398) <chandyman@astroleaguephils.org>

                                *If through bank deposit, please keep the deposit slip as proof of payment.

ALPers are encourage to bring their scope so that they can share the night sky with the public on both dates to enjoy the view of the heavens.  Also needed are manpower to help man the telescope as well.

The meeting ends at 6pm.