Rizal Technological University and National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand
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| Signing Ceremony |
Most
of the world of science is powered by collaborations between different
scientific communities. These bonds help with the exchange of ideas and technologies
which, in turn, makes scientific research more engaging, innovative and
worthwhile.
Such is a vision that a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Rizal Technological
University and the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT)
last May 15, 2015.
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Dr. Torres (L) and
Dr. Soonthornthum (R) Signing the MoU
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Dr. Jesus Rodrigo F. Torres, the
president of RTU, together with Dr. Edna Aquino, RTU’s Vice President for the
Research and Extension Services; Engr. Ricardo N. Nasuli, the Dean of the RTU
College of Engineering and Industrial Technology; and the Department Head of
the RTU Department of Earth and Space Sciences Dr. Ruby Ann Dela Cruz headed to
Thailand last May 13, 2015 for a three-day stay at Chiang Mai Province where
both the NARIT and the Thailand National Observatory (TNO) is located.
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| The
2.4m Primary Mirror of the Thai National Telescope |
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| Dr.
Torres and a Meade LX200-ACF Telescope |
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| The
“Meteowrong”—A Replica of a Comet’s Nucleus |
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| Pieces
from the Campo del Cielo Meteorite |
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| Dr.
Torres and Dr. Boonrucksar Inside the NARIT Workshop |
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| The
Mirror Coating Facility |
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| The
Mirror Coating Facility |
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| Engr.
Nasuli Taking a Look in the Telescope Mirror Coating System |
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Dr. Torres taking a Look in the Telescope Mirror Coating System
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| The
Thailand National Observatory |
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| TNO
Control Room |
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| Dr.
Torres and the TNO |
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| The
TNO's Ritchey-Chretien Telescope |
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The Spectroscope
Connected to the 2.4 m Telescope via
Optic Fibers
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Afterwards, on May 15, 2015, the
MoU Signing Ceremony was held inside the NARIT premises. In the event, Dr.
Torres did a concise speech about the past and current astronomy-related events
held by RTU. He also discussed the current research and extensions of RTU,
together with his future plans for the University.
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| Dr.
Torres Speaking in the MoU Signing Ceremony |
The
MoU is aimed for collaborative research, training of both teachers and
students, curriculum development, as well as for the joint effort in
transferring knowledge and awareness in astronomy between NARIT and RTU.
We from the RTU are deeply
thankful to Dr. Boonrucksar Soonthornthum and all of the officials of NARIT for
having a MoU with us. We are heartily looking forward for the future outcomes
brought upon by the new partnership.
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Dr. Torres and Dr.
Boonrucksar
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