Geminid Meteor Shower 2015

RTU-AstroSoc Geminid Meteor Shower 2015

RTU Astronomy Society spearheaded an overnight observation activity in anticipation of the annual Geminid meteor shower, held at Aguho Elementary School, Tanay, Rizal from the afternoon of December 12 to morning of the 13th.

Participants left RTU past 1pm and traversed urban traffic, long, winding roads through the mountains and walked up and down hilly terrain. They had a stop-over at Regina Rosarii Institute for Contemplation in Asia upon arrival in Barangay Sampaloc, Tanay at 4. Dominican Sisters, stewards of the site, introduced and guided the students and faculty on their circuit around Regina RICA. They trekked afterwards, shuffling along roads and stony paths, to Aguho Elementary School.

Students were briefly oriented and organized in preparation for the hours-long observation. Glowstick bracelets were handed out as a measure of recognition for the organizers. The participants headed for dinner and some rest, while residents from Sitio Aguho had been introduced and invited to observe the night sky through the telescopes that were brought to the site.

Observation proper began at around 8 PM. Meteors appeared sporadically but increased in frequency as the hours ticked to midnight and early, and originated often in Orion. Fireballs have been seen, and meteors shot through the sky in pairs as the night went on. The participants were herded to bed past 2 AM; the sky then being cloudy with a slight drizzle falling to the observers forced the event to a halt.

Moreover, participants left the site at 6 AM and returned to Rizal Technological University at 9.

Writer: Aleandra Rivera

Geminid Meteor Shower

Geminid Meteor Shower

 

The RTU Astronomy Society will conduct an overnight observation at AGUHO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SITIO AGUHO, SAMPALOC, TANAY RIZAL, from 3pm of December 12 to 7am of December 13, 2015.

Leonid Meteor Shower

RTU-AstroSoc Leonids 2015

In the observance of the annual Leonid Meteor shower, Rizal Technological University Astronomy Society (RTU-AstroSoc) conducted a lecture series and overnight observation held at RTU Boni Campus, November 16-17.

Program started around 8:00 pm with the opening formalities; then, the monthly organizational meeting led by the RTU-AstroSoc President Ms. Julie Ann Delda and Treasurer Mr. Jason Kalaw.

Followed by series of lectures presented by Astronomy students: Mr. Lanz Lagman, Mr. Joseph Isidro, Mr. John Robert Quinto, Mr. Joe Flores, Ms. Kea Cabigao, Mr. Jianro Fadul, Ms. Phoebe Pura and Ms. Sarrah Amando. They tackled Introduction to Astronomy, Telescope and Telescope Installation, Astronomy Misconceptions and Hoaxes, and Meteor Shower, respectively.

Later, on the night sky observation, students stargazed and waited for meteors.

Writer: Jerald Karl Angelo Barranta
Photographer: Jeroh Hiyastro and Marycon Custodio

Annual Meteor Shower

Meteor Shower

Meteor Shower would be the most awesome and fun astronomical event that can happen every year.

so this are the list of the Major Meteor Shower:

Quadrantids: this meteor shower is originated from the constellation Quadran Muralis. On modern star charts, this radiant is located where the constellations Hercules, Bootes, Draco meet in the sky, can produce over 100 meteors per hour. peak date January 2-3.

Lyrids: an April meteor shower event, looking at the night sky during april 21-22 you will see the constellation lyra, that produce 10-20 meteors per hour. April here in the Philippines is good for observation activities. Lyrids produce fireballs that are bright enough for you to satisfy your night observation. (Pictures: left-right South view and North View)

Eta Aquarids: this meteor shower is mostly active at the southern hemisphere, it can produce 60 meteors per hour, while in northern hemisphere it produce 30 meteors per hour. Eta Aquarid meteor shower is from the constellation Aquarius. peak date May 4-5.

Delta Aquarids: a meteor shower during the month of July, say hello to Delta Aquarid Meteor Shower. it peaks on July 27-28 and can produce 20 meteors per hour.

Perseids: one of the famous meteor shower, it provide blue and white fireballs. constellation Perseus is easy to spot, always look for Cassiopeia, Cepheus and Andromeda, Perseus is near to them. August 11-12 is the best night for you to observe the Perseid meteor shower, it produce 60 meteors per hour.

Draconids: good for people who don't want to observe in the morning, Draconids produce its meteor during evening sky. Draconids is the opening meteor shower event in the month of October before Orionids. peak dates October 7-8 and produce 10 meteors per hour.

Orionids: considered as one of the famous meteor shower. constellation Orion is the most easy to spot during the winter solstice night sky. Orionids falls from the month of October and peaks on October 21-22. it produce 20 meteors per hour.

Taurids: the Taurid meteor shower is divided into two south and north Taurid meteor shower. both peaks in the month of november during 1st and 2nd week of November. South Taurid meteor shower; peak date: November 4-5 and produce 7 meteors per hour. North Taurid meteor shower; peak date: november 11-12 and produce 7 meteors per hour.

Leonids: one of the famous meteor shower. produce 15 meteors per hour, but in the history of Astronomy leonids produce hundred of meteors per hour, they call it meteor storm and it happens every 33 years. peak date: November 16-17.

Geminids: most awaited and famous meteor shower. even though your in a polluted area, you can still see the Geminid meteor shower. produce 50-100 meteors per hour and the most awesome thing in this meteor shower, are multi colored it has yellow, orange, white, blue, violet, green etc... December 13-14 are the peak dates of the Geminid meteor shower.

Ursids: the last meteor shower event. from the constellation Ursa Minor, this Ursid meteor shower is visible in the northern hemisphere. produce 10 meteor per hour and peaks on December 21-22 before Christmas.

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