Monthly Meetings

Last May 31, some members of the Astronomical League of the Philippines (ALP), participated in their 1st Zoom meeting since its inception. Members who participated were ALP President James Kevin Ty and son Kendrick Cole KC Ty, VP Jett Aguilar, Treasurer Andrew Ian Chan and wife Secretary Justine Guillerma Garcia Chan, director Peter Benedict Tubalinal, members Mark Ian Singson, Alberto Lao, Vincent Gella, Rodel Inclan, and Joaquin Fajardo.

This was the first meeting since February that was held after the whole country was placed under quarantine due to the Covid 19 pandemic last March 16.

It was a special meeting as some inactive or busy members got a chance to join and it was made very informal so as to make the ambience light and easy.  Meeting started at around 1:30pm with ALP President James discussing on data and informations of the 2 upcoming astro events being the June 6, 2020 Penumbral Lunar Eclipse as well as June 21, 2020 Partial Solar Eclipse that are both visible in the Philippines.

VP Jett Aguilar, on the other hand discussed some safety precaution on how to protect oneself from getting infected by this virus.

The meeting ended at around 4pm. VP Jett Aguilar also mentioned that online monthly meeting will probably be made till the end of the year or perhaps till next year until a vaccine for Covid 19 virus will be made available to the public.

Last November 10, members of Astronomical League of the Philippines held their monthly meeting at Alice’s Residence in Quezon City.

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Last October 6, members of Astronomical League of the Philippines held their monthly meeting at Pepper Lunch at Fishermall in Quezon City.

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Last September 8, members of the Astronomical League of the Philippines (ALP) held their simple anniversary party meeting at Alice’s Residence in Quezon City. Members who attended were ALP President James Kevin Ty, son Kendrick Cole KC Ty and wife Charito Ty ; VP Jett Aguilar, Treasurer Andrew Ian Chan, Secretary Justine Garcia, PRO Alice Villa-Real, directors Ronald Sison and Adi Bontuyan ; Jennifer Gutierrez, Mike Enage, and Per Edman.

Event started at around 1:30pm and ended at around 5:00pm. Astro discussion of forthcoming December 26, 2019 annular and partial solar eclipse as well as Ronald’s Skywatcher Sky Adventurer portable mount were discussed.

Last August 11, members of the Astronomical League of the Philippines) ALP) held their monthly meeting at Alice’s Residence in Quezon City. Members who were present were ALP President James Kevin Ty and son Kendrick Cole KC Ty ; PRO Alice Villa-Real, director Ronald Sison and Per Edman.

Meeting stated at around 3:30pm and they discussed on the upcoming food preparations for the September 8 Anniversary Party. They also discuss on how 3D printing is now assessible for members to purchase as well as make their own simple astro accessories such as adapter, scope brackets, etc.

Meeting ended at around 5:00pm.

Last July 14, members of Astronomical League of the Philippines held their monthly meeting at Alice’s Residence in Quezon City. Members who attended were ALP President James Kevin Ty and son Kendrick Cole KC Ty ; VP Jett Aguilar, PRO Alice Villa-Real , director Adi Bontuyan and new member Vince Josef Belen with her mom Alicia Belen and brother.

Meeting started at around 3pm with ALP President James Kevin Ty helping newbie Vince and his mom setup their new Celestron Inspire 100 AZ refractor. He help them setup the scope properly and how to align the zero dot finder with the main telescope. ALP VP Jett Aguilar also brought some ice cream as well as Pizzas and brewed coffee compliments of PRO Alice Villa-Real .
The July 17th Partial Lunar Eclipse was also discussed in detail but the weather outlook looks bad as there is a low pressure system entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

Meeting ended at around 6:30pm.

Last June 9, members of Astronomical League of the Philippines held their monthly meeting at Alice’s Residence in Quezon City. Members who attended were ALP President James Kevin Ty and son Kendrick Cole KC Ty ; Treasurer Andrew Ian Chan, Secretary Justine Garcia, Auditor Edgar Ang, PRO Alice Villa-Real and Per Edman.

Meeting started at around 3pm with Per Edman discussing on his astro imaging experience using his Imaging scope and ZWO ASIair. Also discussed is the upcoming International Sunday free solar viewing session at SMBY at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

Meeting ended at around 6:30pm.

ALP had a simple monthly meeting last May 12, 2019 at Alice’s Residence. Members who attended were ALP President James Kevin Ty and son Kendrick Cole KC Ty ; Auditor Edgar Ang, and PRO Alice Villa-Real.

Meeting started at around 2:45pm with discussion on the upcoming June 16 International SUNDay free solar viewing session at SM By The Bay at SM MOA, Pasay City. Afterwards, a mix topics on Astronomy and ketogenic diet were discussed. Meeting ended at around 6:45pm.