National Astronomy Week 2020

27th National Astronomy Week
Feb 16 - 22

Theme: A New Decade of Opportunities in Philippine Astronomy

Updated: Feb 24 11:44

Pre-NAW Activities
09	10 Free Telescope Viewing Venue: PAGASA Astronomical Observatory, UPD Organizers: UP AstroSoc	11 Poster Making Contest Organizers:MSU-IIT CED Location: CED MSU-IIT	12	13 Astronomy Quiz Bowl & Film Showing Organizers:MSU-IIT CED Location: CED Amphitheatre #LookUp: Skywatching Organizers: IAU Astronomical Society Location: Sacred Heart School, Ateneo de Cebu	14 Lecture Series Organizers:MSU-IIT CED Free Solar Viewing Organizers:GAS Location: DLSAU Grounds	15 Astro Camp Organizers:MSU-IIT CED Astro Contests Organizers: PAS Location: St. Paul University Manila
Official NAW Activities
16 Free Telescope Viewing Organizers: ALP Location: SM Mall of Asia Free Planetarium Show Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Science Garden Free Stargazing Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Observatory	17 Free Planetarium Show Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Science Garden Free Stargazing Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Observatory	18 Free Planetarium Show Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Science Garden Free Stargazing Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Observatory	19 Ephemeris Deadline Organizers: UP AstroSoc Free Planetarium Show Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Science Garden Free Stargazing Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Observatory Lecture Series Organizers: UPB Astonomy Society Location: UP Baguio	20 Postponed Seminar/Workshop on Astronomy for Public Science Teachers Organizers: PAGASA Location: Baguio City Postponed Free Planetarium Show Organizers: PAGASA Location: Baguio City Free Planetarium Show Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Science Garden Free Stargazing Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Observatory Lecture Series Organizers: UPB Astonomy Society Location: UP Baguio	21 Postponed Star Party Contest for HS Organizers: PAGASA Location: Baguio City Postponed to March 13 Ad Astra 2020 Organizers: Ateneo LeaPs in partnership with PAS Location: Bellarmine Field, AdMU Postponed Free Planetarium Show Organizers: PAGASA Location: Baguio City Free Planetarium Show Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Science Garden Free Stargazing Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Observatory	22 Free Telescope Viewing Organizers: ALP Location: SM Mall of Asia Postponed to March 7 UP AstroSoc Culminating Activities Venue: UP Diliman Organizers: UP AstroSoc Journalism Workshop, & Earth and Space Symposium Organizers: BSYA & PAS Location: San Beda University Free Planetarium Show Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Science Garden Free Stargazing Organizers: PAGASA Location: PAGASA Observatory
Post-NAW Activities
23	24	25	26	27	28 AstroFest 2020 Venue: Old CEA Bldg, BPSU Organizers: BPSU AstroSoc Star Trails (Deadline of Submissions) Organizers: UP AstroSoc	29

Three Astronomy Facebook Groups worth Visiting

Facebook is perhaps the most popular social media tool right now. It is a platform that supports many kinds of media and frameworks that enrich the social interaction in the digital scene. One of the popular features of Facebook is the Group.

Listed below are three of the best non-partisan astronomy groups:

*Note: Groups only (not pages) that are run by Filipinos

1. Philippine Astronomy Forum

Group Description: "The ultimate source of information on astronomical discussions on astronomical equipment, observations, events, astrophotography, space programs, astrophysics, astro product reviews, etc. Anyone can join regardless of sex, race, astro affiliation, experience and skill level as long as topic on astronomy and its like are discussed and shared."

This originally started as a yahoo group led by members of the Astronomical League of the Philippines which eventually moved on to the popular FB group format. This is a popular FB group for sharing and discussing photos both by local and foreign astrophotographers. It also serves as an avenue for discussing and selling of equipment. At the time of writing there are 1757 members.

2. Filipino Astronomy Community

Group Description: "This page is intended for Filipino astronomy and space science enthusiasts and professionals. I hope this will bring us closer together by providing a medium for astronomy development for the country. This may be a subset of a larger existing Filipino Astro group but we want to start from a small circle so that members here can easily belong and participate. We will appreciate if you initiate discussions and share your own experiences to motivate others. We will also update you with relevant opportunities locally and abroad."

This group is more academic and technical in nature with posts usually revolving around research and academic practices in astronomy and space science. Popular post topics include the Philippine Microsatellite program, data processing, as well as conferences and workshops. There are occasional astrophotography posts, most of which are quite recent.

3. Philippine Astronomy Exchange

Group Description: Post, review, discuss, buy/sell your astronomy equipment here

This is a buy and sell group for astronomy equipment. It is also frequented by those looking for recommendations for their first telescopes. It also contains some astrophotography content.

Philippine Astronomy Portal?

As astronomy in the Philippines is slowly gaining popularity, the bulk of activities still revolves around outreach and telescope viewing activities. I was in college when I first organized these kind of events, and I've been doing this ever since. From an organizers perspective, it isn't uncommon to hear questions like:

“I only knew about this now”

“Ba't ngayon lang nagkaganito?”

“Can I know when your next event is?”

“Open po ba sa public?”

We've all had to deal with them one way or another and we can only do so much to market these events. Because of this some members of the astronomy community have tried to establish a single access portal to learn about these kind of activities.

Philippine Astronomy

Philippine astronomy was the first web portal of all astronomy related activities and events for the Philippines. It was maintained by Raymund Ang who was a member of the Astronomical League of the Philippines at that time. Unfortunately, Raymund didn't get much support for the project as not much content was shared from the community. He was also based in Bacolod so most content was gathered from social media.

Philippine AstronomyDirectory

Philippine Astronomy Directory was a single-page directory for links to various groups and institutions. There is not much information about this site and it hasn't been updated in years.

Philippine AstronomyForum

Philippine Astronomy Forum was originally a yahoo forum group that eventually turned into a Facebook group. It was initiated by James Kevin Ty of the Astronomical League of the Philippines. The forum talks about anything astronomy, and there are lots of content on astrophotography.

Dark Sky Network

Dark Sky Network was a Facebook group designed to share astronomy events to the community for collaborative participation. This was an open-access initiative by Anthony Urbano that allowed members who were available to take part in these setups. The group was eventually removed in Facebook years later when the objectives were not met and the content was filled with members' astro photos rather than events.

Stargazers Astro PH

Many of us astro-bloggers promote events from different groups. On my part, my postings and listings of Philippine astronomy content was eventually shifted to a tab on this blog as a directory which I maintain to the best of my knowledge.

Filipino Astronomy Community

Filipino Astronomy Community is another Facebook group that discusses astronomy content from the Philippines. It was initiated by Jerome de Leon and contains more of an academic content, as well as opportunities here and abroad.

Astronomy PH

Astronomy PH is a quarterly e-zine that promotes science communication and collaboration between members of the local astronomy community. This is a project of the GAIA-Open Research and Collaborative Learning Experience. The content is crowd-sourced from the different groups, and news and announcement of past and future events can be found in the finder section. It's most recent initiative is it's twitteraccount where the community can tweet their news/events.

While some of these have been discontinued either due to lack of time or support from the community, content not matching objective, or the over-loading of astro-photos, they are worth mentioning to provide us with insight as to future efforts. Currently there is a discussion between different astronomy groups being initiated by Kashogi Astapan of creating a new web portal for Philippine Astronomy content. I have high hopes for this initiative and wish that past examples can guide this project into a truly collaborative direction where everyone can benefit.

Astronomy PH

Astronomy PH is the very first collaborative e-zine in astronomy for the Philippines. It is a community-based magazine that allows readers, organizations, and institutions to communicate their activities and insights to the rest of the astronomy community and the general public. The e-zine is open-source, non-profit and is non-discriminatory, thus allowing free access to participation and information irregardless of affiliation.

Astronomy PH is a project initiated by the GAIA-Open Research And Collaborative Learning Experiences (ORACLE), and is published quarterly. Submissions can be made at the GAIA-ORACLE Facebook Page or through nmarigza@gmail.com. Deadline of submissions are during the last weeks of February, May, August, and November.

Issues can be downloaded for free at the GAIA Resource Page, or through Facebook.

Ignite 2016

On February 29, 2016 four astronomy groups came together for a collaborative solar astronomy workshop entitled "Ignite 2016". The whole day workshop was held at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines Laboratory High School (PUP LHS). The participants were exposed to four areas:

• Solar observation and eclipse details
• Telescope basics
• Solar Astronomy lecture
• Astronomy virtual tour

This workshop was done to assist the newly established Astronomy, Science and Technological Research Association (ASTRA) of the PUPLHS. This effort was made possible through the cooperation of the Guild for Astronomy Innovation and Advancement (GAIA), the University of the Philippines Astronomical Society, and the Manila Street Astronomers (MSA).

For more event photos visit link 1 and link 2.

Filipino Astronomy Blogs

Below is a listing of astronomy blogs (including mixed blogs, and blog-style astronomy websites).

Philippine Astronomy Blogs
Blog	Author(s)	Year Started
First Light	Kin Enriquez	2005
The Sky Above	Erika Valdueza	2007
SU-Physics	Junior Philippine Physics Society	2007
Stargazers	Norman Marigza	2008
TV-101 Blog Page	James Kevin Ty	2008
Amateur Astronomer	Ezekiel	2008
Tani&#39s Astronomy Log	Nathaniel Custodio	2008
Lunar20	Reynold Chong	2009
Eclipse Hunter	Jodl Gayatin	2009
Paper, Chalkdust and Stars	Edward Von Delelis	2010
Chinilicious&#39 Topsy Turvy Town	Crisel Tungala	2010
Philippine Astronomy	Raymund John Ang	2010
Journey to the Stars	Criselda Roque	2010
Amateur Astronomy Adventures	Marvin Xylon Jaen	2010
The Night Sky in Focus	Anthony Guiller Urbano	2011
Diffraction Limited	Dennis Llante	2011
Astronomy & Living by Hernando	Hernando Bautista	2011
DSLR Astrophotography Philippines	Leo Dy	2012
The AstroBirder	Vincent R. Lao	2012
RTU Astrosoc	RTU Astronomy Society	2012
Sky Observer	Margareth Custodio	2012
Luminism	Shubhashish Banerjee	2015
Sidereal Times	UP Astronomical Society
Stardust Observatory	John Nassr
JVNoriega Astro Images	JV Noriega
The Cosmic Wanderer	Maria Sobina Yu	2015

You can also access a full description on the nature of these blogs in my 2012 seminar paper entitled Astronomy Blogging as a Medium for Developing Astronomy Education in the Philippines.

Astronomy Convention

 

The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society will be holding an Astronomy Convention for High School Teachers and Students. The convention will be for 3-days and 2-nights (November 7-9) at Anne Raquel's Resort in Olongapo City.

The convention will host lectures and lab activities for students and a Teaching workshop/seminar for the high school teachers.

For more information you can visit the convention's Facebook page or contact

upastrosociety@gmail.com

or Trizzia Tiwaquen at 09279831919

Philippine Light Map

2015 is the International Year of Light and Light Based Technologies (IYL2015). As participation to the event, a few students and I (from the Guild for Astronomy Innovation and Advancement) started the Philippine Light Map Project. It was a program I initially proposed to RTU last year, but none of the faculty then took it up. It was formally announced to the public during the last monthly meeting of the Astronomical League of the Philippines (ALP) with members of the UP-Astrosoc present.

The Philippine Light Map Project is designed to monitor the light pollution levels in the country. It aims to involve members of the astronomical and scientific community, as well as the local community, to provide scientific data by submitting images of the night sky which will then be subjected to photometric analysis. A map of the Philippines will then be generated with indications of light levels over areas that have been able to provide data.


Objectives:

• To gather collective image data from members of the astronomical community all over the country and create a photometric light map to monitor the status and changes in the levels of light pollution in the Philippines.
• To determine areas with dark skies for possible observation sites.
• To determine value of wasted energy resource at night and determine the trend of growing/decreasing energy consumption.
• To advocate dark-sky preservation and conservation of energy resources.

Various groups in different regions will be asked to be involved so that they may conduct and gather data from their own local regions. The project is designed to run continuously so that the changes may be monitored in the light levels and that the rate of wasted energy may be determined. The data can be presented to local government units (LGUs), the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as well as the National Energy Commission (NEC). The data presented can be used to propose lighting ordinances to limit the amount of light pollution. The project can also be coordinated with various international efforts that support the preservation of the night sky such as: the International Conference in Defense of the Quality of Night Sky, International Dark-Sky Association (IDA), International Astronomical Union (IAU), and the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Committee.

How to get involved?
1. You may submit your images of the night sky for photometric analysis at the facebook group page of the Philippine Light Map. Ideally, a standard star must be included in the image field (please do not over expose the star; you may search the web for a catalog of photometric standard stars). Try your best to achieve a point focus for stars (if you zoom in on an unfocused star it tends to create a donut like shape). Also, ideally we want a narrow field view of view so set your lenses at the highest magnification; or your telescope attachments at prime focus.

Please indicate the date & time, observation site, camera model, lens and telescope used, as well as the location of the field you will submit (perhaps in RA/DEC).

2. If you have no camera you may use the star counting method designed by the International Meteor Organization to give an estimate of the limiting magnitude of your sky.

3. Reach out to your photographer contacts across the country to help get images; or advocate the importance of preserving a dark night sky.

Largest Telescopes in the Philippines

Here is another Philippine astronomy demographic regarding the largest telescope in the Philippines. In terms of astronomical optics "bigger is better". When the aperture (diameter of objective lens/mirror) of a telescope is larger it results to higher light gathering power, resolution, and useful magnification.

Manila Observatory

• Aperture: 19" Merz Refractor
  
• Historically the largest telescope in the Philippines, and in Asia during its time
• Destroyed by the Japanese during the Battle of Manila
  

PAGASA Astronomical Observatory

• Aperture: 18" (45 cm)
• Focal:
• Type: Reflector
• Status: In use, however mount is misaligned due to sinking ground of the observatory.
• Location: UP Diliman, Quezon City  

 

Akutsu Cebu Observatory

• Aperture: 18"
• Type: Newtonian Reflector (homemade)
• Status: Recently transported from Japan (2023), and to be opened to the public on 4 March 2023
  
• Location: Bonbon, Cebu City

 also,

• Aperture: 14"
• Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
   

 

 Science Centrum

• Aperture: 17.5" 
• Focal: f/4.5
• Type: Reflector
• Status: Currently unknown (was previously on display in the Makati branch)
  
• Location: N/A

Stardust Observatory

• Aperture: 16"
• Focal: f4.5
• Type: Reflector
• Status: Maintained
• Location: South Drive, Baguio City

 *The C14 previously listed has been sold. A RASA 11 is now currently installed in its place

UP NISMED Observatory

• Aperture: 16" (40 cm)
• Focal:2000 mm
  
• Type: Reflector
• Status: Maintained

also,

• Aperture: 8"
• Focal:
• Type: Refractor (largest refractor currently in the Philippines)
• Status: Maintained 

 

Rizal Technological University

• AstroTech 16
• Aperture: 16" (40 cm)
• Focal: --
• Type: Ritchey-Chretien
• Mount: Paramount ME
• Status: Functional
• Location: Currently housed in the Alnitak Observatory
  

also,

• PlaneWave Instruments CDK14
• Aperture: 14" (35.56 cm)
• Focal: 2563 mm
• Type: Corrected Dall-Kirkham Astrograph
• Mount: Astrophysics GTO 1100
• Status: Functional
  

also,

• Meade, LX850
• Aperture: 14" (35.56 cm)
• Focal: 2845 mm, f/8 [with focal reducer for f/5]
• Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Status: Functional
• Location: Currently housed in the Mintaka Observatory
  

 

New Era University

• Aperture: 16"
• Type: Ritchey-Chretien
• Status: Functional
  

Christopher Go

• Celestron, C14
• Aperture: 14"
• Focal:
• Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Status: Maintained

Exploreum

• Celestron, C14
• Aperture: 14"
• Focal:
• Type: Schmidt-Cassegrain
• Status: Unknown (Exploreum permanently closed down during the pandemic)
  

Information gathered with assistance from the Philippine Astronomy Forum.
Last updated on 19 February 2023

Some Remarkable Filipino Amateur Astronomers

Here is a post in contrast to my previous post on the Directory of Philippine Professional Astronomers. This time I'll be featuring the amateur astronomers.

I often argue that amateur astronomers are not individuals to be taken lightly just because of the word "amateur". They include a wide range of individuals that include beginners and those that also do professional work in astronomy. I myself began as an amateur astronomer. In my undergraduate studies I've managed the use and maintenance of the telescopes of the physics department of Silliman University as an amateur astronomer. I also began astro-blogging as an amateur.

So don't look down on being amateur astronomers. You might just end up like these individuals who have made remarkable contributions in the field of astronomy.

Fr. Victor Badillo SJ Father of Philippine Astronomy

(1949-2014)

• Jesuit priest with a PhD in Physics.
• Former director of the Manila Observatory (ADMU) in which he actively conducted solar radio physics
• Founder of the Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS)
• Astronomical League of the Philippines' Honorary Director
• Minor planet 4866 designated as Asteroid Badillo by the IAU in honor of his works
• Authored several astronomy papers

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Edwin Aguirre and Imelda Joson (Edwelda)

• First Filipinos to have an asteroid designated in their name by the IAU - minor planet 6282 Edwelda, for their contributions in astronomy
•  Science writers/editors in international astronomical publications, particularly Sky & Telescope magazine
• Astrophotographers
• Former officers of the PAS
• Recipients of the 1986 Padre Faura Astronomy Medal, 2006 Father Victor Badillo Astronomy Service Award, as well as several international commendations
• Veteran eclipse chasers
• Proposed and drafted the Executive Proclamation for the National Astronomy Week
• Members of ALP, PAS, American Astronomical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, National Research Council of the Philippines

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Christopher Go

• A physics graduate from the University of San Carlos
• Founding member of the University of San Carlos Astronomical Society
• One of the country's top astrophotographers
• Discovered 'Red Spot JR' in 24 February 2006 when Jupiter's white oval BA turned red
• Worked with the Hubble Team
• Worked with Celestron
• Member of ALP and American Astronomical Society
• Asteroid 2000 EL157 was designated by the IAU as 30100 Christophergo
• Co-author to several astronomy papers
• Conducts lecture/seminars all around the world in astroimaging and processing

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Dr. Dante Ambrosio Father of Philippine Ethno-astronomy
 (1951-2011)

• Ph. D. in History
• Professor of History at the University of the Philippines
• Pioneered the research on Philippine Ethno-astronomy by documenting local starlore of the Philippines as part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 objectives
• Research published in his book Balatik: Katutubong Bituin ng mga Pilipino

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Directory of Philippine Professional Astronomers

The following is a listing of the professional astronomers in the country (those with formal education in astronomy), as well as a listing of the schools & universities they've attended.
[Information added to the best of my knowledge. For additions, corrections, or omissions please send me a message. Thank you.]

Post-Doc/Doctoral Level Those who have completed their post-doc or doctoral work in astronomy/astrophysics.

Dr. Reinabelle Reyes, Ph. D. Post-Doc, Kavli Institute, University of Chicago Ph. D. in Astrophysics, Princeton University Diploma in High Energy Physics, Abdus Salam International Center for Theoretical Physics BS Physics, ADMU	Dr. Jelly Grace Nonesa, Ph. D. Astrophysics, Hiroshima University (2006) Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology MSU-IIT	Dr. Rogel Mari Sese, Ph. D. Ph. D. in Physics specializing in Computational Astrophysics, University of Tsukuba UPLB
Dr. Mithi Alexa de los Reyes, Ph. D. Ph. D. Stanford university Astronomy, California Institute of Technology Physics & Mathematics	Dr. Andreia Carrillo, Ph. D. Ph. D. in Astronomy, University of Texas BS Astronomy and Astrophysics, Michigan University BS Interdisciplinary Physics, Michigan University	Post-Doc Durham University Dr. Jerome Pitogo De Leon, Ph. D. Ph. D. Astronomy, University of Tokyo MS Astronomy, University of Tokyo

Masteral/Graduate Degree Level Those who have completed masteral or other graduate degrees in astronomy/astrophysics.

Dr. Armando Lee, M.D. MS Astronomy, Rizal Technological University	Angelito Sing MS Astronomy, Rizal Technological University	Mark Glen Victorino MS Astronomy, Rizal Technological University (2015)
Reuel Norman Marigza, Jr. MS Astronomy (thesis pending), RTU Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU International School for Young Astronomers, Indonesia BS Physics with emphasis on computer applications, SU	Vanessa Kate (Ramos) Cristo MS Astronomy (thesis pending), RTU Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU BS Physics for teachers, PNU	Lieza Crisostomo MS Astronomy (thesis pending), RTU Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU BS Physics for teachers, PNU
Pamela Luz Labios MS Astronomy (thesis pending), RTU Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU BS Physics for teachers, PNU	Ruby Dela Cruz Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU 2012 Sokendai Winter School, Japan International School for Young Astronomers, Indonesia NARIT-KASI Winter School in Introductory Radio Astronomy, Thailand	Edward Von Delelis Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU
Engr. Joselito Cruz MS Astronomy (thesis pending), RTU Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU	Peejay Lim MS Astronomy (thesis pending), RTU Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU	Dhan Deguia Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU
Mary Ruth Velasco Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU	Jimdel Macapagal Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU	Rosalyn Pen Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU
Ol Honrade Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU	Mark Anthony Honrade Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU	Viridiana Paradas Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU
Frederick Gabriana Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU 2012 Sokendai Winter School, Japan	Ryan Manuel Guido MS Astronomy, RTU Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU NARIT-KASI Winter School in Introductory Radio Astronomy, Thailand	Marielle Eduardo MS Astronomy, National Central University BS Applied Physics, UP Baguio
Hillary Andales Astronomy and Astrophysics, MIT	Frederick Gabriana Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU 2012 Sokendai Winter School, Japan	Ryan Manuel Guido MS Astronomy, RTU Graduate Diploma in Astronomy, RTU NARIT-KASI Winter School in Introductory Radio Astronomy, Thailand

Undergraduate Level Those who have completed undergraduate studies in astronomy/astrophysics.

Frank Kelvin Martinez MS Astronomy (ongoing) BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2012)	Rhayan Coronel MS Astronomy (stopped) BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2012)	Lordnico Mendoza MS Astronomy (stopped) BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2012)
Pauline Pearl Divinagracia International School for Young Astronomers, Indonesia (2013) MS Astronomy (ongoing) NARIT-KASI Winter School in Introductory Radio Astronomy, Thailand BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2013)	Ma. Angela Lourdes Lequiron MS ,Korean Astronomy Space Science Institute (ongoing) International School for Young Astronomers, Thailand (2015) BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2013)	Miguel Artificio MS Astronomy (ongoing) BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2013)
John Christian Lequiron MS Meteorology, UP (ongoing) BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2014)	Princess Tucio BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2014)	Harry Casimir Merrida BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2014)
Girlie Cortez BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)	Joanna Marie Cayas BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)	John Ariel Marcelino BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)
Frank Fitzgerald Batin BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)	Mariel Juanillo BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)	Mary Crystalline Araracap BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)
Rose Ann Bautista BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)	Jerome Felicidario BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)	Ehmir Cristobal BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)
Jhoana Tabios BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)	Jerick Pajanustan BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2015)	Andreia Carillo BS Astronomy and Astrophysics, Michigan University
Ren Avell Flores BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)	Margareth Custodio BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)	Aldrin Gabuya BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)
Ben Geronimo BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)	Jhan Curt Fernandez BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)	Macky Villa BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)
Jeron Lamatao BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)	Reynan Campana BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)	Joem Inguito BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)
Sharmae Hajar BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016) International School for Young Astronomers, Thailand (2015)	Michael Figueroa BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)	Mary Grace Arcenal BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)
Joshua Guda BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)	John Paul Arroyo BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)	Paulo de Mesa BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2016)
Julie Anne Delda BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Jhan Jhan Abel BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Xyrene Angeles BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)
Paul Arce BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Carmela Ariñas BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	John Anthony Castillo BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)
Ramcis Allen Chan BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Jerald Llante De Leon BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	John Nehemiah Dones BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)
Bryan Españo BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Val Gerald Garrido BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Jeroh Hiyastro BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)
Princess Catherine Pornea Ilagan BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Jason Kalaw BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Lanz Anthonee Lagman BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)
Christine Miranda BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Ma. Christina Nuñez BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Jomar Tutor Razo BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)
Abigail Tañola BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Pauline Grace Viñas BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2017)	Jericissa Amberrose Acha BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Sarrah Louise Amando BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Jerald Karl Angelo Barranta BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Mary Margareth Bauyon BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Kea Jayne Cabigao BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Julian Carl Maverick Cortes BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Mary Arielle Chenel Dominguez BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Rod Mico Charles Enriquez BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Jianro Fadul BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Erika Laine Garcia BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Jochelle Micaela Heruela BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Joseph Christian Isidro BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Rogie Logronio BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Iela Grace Mojica BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Patrick Christoffer Obsuna BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Phoebe Floralde Pura BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Lex Jeremiah Romero BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Jindra San Diego BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Aureanne Nicola Mae Sayos BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Ralph Christian Tiburdo BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Dhann Collin Vergara BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Shaun Rodney Farro BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Joe Ervin Flores BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	John Robert Quinto BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Marieh Dizon BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Mitchie Anne Richelle Kenept BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Jerico Aquino BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Kevin Caravana BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)
Kim Jonathan Isidro BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2018)	Kyra Rumbaua BS Astronomy, NEU (2019)	Kurt Reiner Suarez BS Astronomy, NEU (2019)
Uriel Tumanan BS Astronomy, NEU (2019)	Rozel Abache BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Maryfe Albayda BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Jimmylyn Aurillas BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Franchette Amabelle Castillon BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Mary Rose Dacula BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Alaine Keith De Leon BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Christian Eduard Demegillo BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Christian John Evangelista BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Carlo Jose Evangelista BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Adrian Paul Fernandez BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Earl Gerard Froilan BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Christian Mikko Gabaldon BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Grazielle Amnielle Gamab BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	John Mark Jiao BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Eleazar Joshua Laguna BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Ella Marie Mallari BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Christelle Jazmine Meneses BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Klevin Wayne Dwight Mesia BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Khrist-Wayne Dale Mesia BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Geraldine Neri BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Kaye Trisha Dawn Pintor BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Babie Rose Quiniquis BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	John Clarence Niño Sales BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Al Santiano BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Krishna Santos BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019) Gian Paulo Santos	Joshue Dan Serapion BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Patrick Sotto BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Tara Mae Dominique Tabago BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Kale Xenon Talla BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
John Vincent Tan BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Ronalyn Tindog BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)	Ariane Robee Torres BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Ian Paul Ulep BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2019)
Denzel Nestor Tingzon BS Astronomy Technology, RTU (2023)	Beatrix Marie Rolin Bunani BS Astronomy major in astrophysics, RTU (2023)	Kim Cristine Duka BS Astronomy major in astrophysics, RTU (2023)
Romieleth Espillardo BS Astronomy major in astrophysics, RTU (2023)	Angel Luarenz Garcia BS Astronomy major in astrophysics, RTU (2023)	Merida Torrero BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Nica Jobelle Pepito BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Christine Mary Salinas BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Bernabe Tamayo, Jr. BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (20)
Kenshin Mark Robelo BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Marinelle Saldo BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Marc Russel Quintana BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Joseph Kent Serandon BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Alexandria Sanchez BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Kent Amiel Tulad BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Raela Kay Ramirez BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Jeremy Brian Ricofuerto BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Jairald Sam Mejia BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Jasper Mico Tuazon BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Mark John Velmonte BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Aubrey Murillo BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Gennice Pua BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Thea Chelsea Mae Moya BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Kenneth Tamonoc BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Kye Laurel BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Aldrin Pabas BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Jan Mark Angelo Lingon BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Angel Glori BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Nicole Kyla Pasay BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Karla Marize Montiel BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Warren Orale BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Jasper Mariblanca BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Joseph Geneta BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Sean Miguel Giron BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	John Ray Mindo BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Lyka Ganados BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Kyle Angelo Manalo BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Shiena Mae Maravillas BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Richmond Gabrielle Ferre BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Hans Matthew Lopez BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Prince Abraham Gacusan BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	John Lester Espinosa BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Raven Jethro Lumabas BS Astronomy major in meteorlogical sciences, RTU (2023)	Nicole Dabalos BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	France Justine Bernadette Erguiza BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Janaia Cuyong BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Trisha Cardines BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Denice Marie Librea BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Mia Grace Ligutan BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Mar Paulo Calamlam BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Ester Icaro BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Jerico Bicen BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Aubrey Julia Imperial BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Jaron Rix Fernandez BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Ma. Zethalia Hernandez BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Alessandra Kate Fabriga BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Lanz Kal-el Cunanan BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Caryl Jade Angelica Brocales BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Von Huey Bayer BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Joshua Beberino BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Alan Perry Daen BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Rena Jane Beso BS Astronomy major in meteorological science, RTU (2023)	Prince Bryan Theodore Banzuela BS Astronomy major in space sciene technology, RTU (2023)
Rodelle Bryan Bastero BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Jan Raven Aspacio BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Lorraine Jaye Contado BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Shania Joyce Bernabe BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Donna Jane Bernandino BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Mary Kryzhyl Balilla BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)
Joshua Almera BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Mikaela Arevalo BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Marcelo Barrera, Jr. BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Alf Emmanuel Bascos BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Aerhon Afurong BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)	Jhan Patrick Baldonado BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Hannah Aleja Barcoma BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Jan Noel Amalingan BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Jamelyn Aubrey Avedaño BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)
Rovie Joyce Abion BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Catherine Rae Alipao BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Wynonah Rebutar BS Astronomy major in astrophysics, RTU (2023)
Janielle Earl Rosete BS Astronomy major in astrophysics, RTU (2023)	Shane Carlo Llemit BS Astronomy major in astrophysics, RTU (2023)	Cindy Lou Macahilos BS Astronomy major in astrophysics, RTU (2023)
Peachy Mae Turalba BS Astronomy major in meteorological sciences, RTU (2023)	Trixie Anne Castillo BS Astronomy major in space science technology, RTU (2023)

IAU Individual Members Philippine Members to the International Astronomical Union

	Dr. Jesus Rodrigo Torres, Ph. D. IAU individual member: Member of Division A Fundamental Astronomy Member of Division C Education, Outreach and Heritage Member of Division C Commission 46 Astronomy Education & Development]
	Dr. Cynthia Celebre, Ph. D. IAU individual member: Member of Division C Education, Outreach and Heritage Member of Division C Commission 46 Astronomy Education & Development]
	Dr. Jose Perico Esguerra, Ph. D. IAU individual member: Member of Division A Fundamental Astronomy Member of Division C Education, Outreach and Heritage Member of Division H Interstellar Matter and Local Universe Member of Division A Commission 7 Celestial Mechanics & Dynamical Astronomy Member of Division H Commission 33 Structure & Dynamics of the Galactic System Member of Division C Commission 46 Astronomy Education & Development Member of Division C Commission 55 Communicating Astronomy with the Public
	Dr. Bernardo Soriano, Ph. D. IAU individual member: Member of Division C Education, Outreach and Heritage Member of Division C Commission 46 Astronomy Education & Development
	Dr. Rogel Mari Sese, Ph. D. IAU individual member: Member of Division A Fundamental Astronomy Member of Division B Facilities, Technologies and Data Science Member of Division C Education, Outreach and Heritage Member of Division F Planetary Systems and Bioastronomy Member of Division G Stars and Stellar Physics Member of Division B Commission 40 Radio Astronomy Member of Division C Commission 46 Astronomy Education & Development Member of Division B Commission 50 Protection of Existing & Potential Observatory Sites Member of Division C Commission 55 Communicating Astronomy with the Public
	Dr. Renato Vinluan, Ph. D. IAU individual member (inactive)

*Note: local universities abbreviated
RTU - Rizal Technological University
ADMU - Ateneo De Manila University
UP - University of the Philippines
MSU-IIT - Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology
PNU - Philippine Normal University
SU - Silliman University