PUSO for ASTRONOMY (PUSOA) SHAPES ITS CONSTITUTION

Philippine Union of Student Organization for Astronomy

Creation of the constitution of astronomy-based/related student organization network, Philippine Union of Science Organizations for Astronomy (PUSO for Astronomy) was held at Astronomy Auditorium, Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong City (May 16, 2015).

Student organizations namely: Rizal Technological University Astronomy Society (RTU-ASTROSOC), University of the Philippines Astronomical Society (UP-ASTROSOC), University of the Philippines Los Baños Astronomical Society (UPLB-ASTROSOC), and University of Santo Tomas- Applied Physics Society (UST-APS), discussed each components of the developing network’s constitution. Ms. Kristine Atienza, Outgoing UP-ASTROSOC President moderated the discussion.

Moreover, PUSO for Astronomy is a network created for the communication and collaboration astronomy-based-student organizations throughout the country.

Meanwhile, Other PUSO for Astronomy members are: Mindanao State University-Marawi Astronomy Club, Philippine Normal University Astronomical Society, and Bataan Peninsula State University Astronomical Society.

Furthermore, the next general assembly is set on the end of July 2015.

Writer: Jerald Karl Angelo Barranta
Photographer: Marycon Custodio

SORP, Armillary Publication and RTU-AMD

Organization and Program under RTU-Astronomy Society and RTU-DESS

Solar Observation and Research Program (SORP)

is a program that means to develop the skills and knowledge of solar observers as well as contribute to science through data gathering, archiving, and distribution. The SORP conducts morphological and statistical studies of the Sun.

official site: http://rtuess.weebly.com/solar-observation-and-research-program.html

The Armillary Publication

is the official publication of the RTU-Astronomy Society and RTU-Department of Earth and Space Sciences. It covers all the astronomy event of the organization and of the department, and also it covers some astronomical events.

RTU-Astronomy and Meteorology Division

The Astronomy and Meteorology Division is a newly formed division of Department of Earth and Space Sciences under the jurisdiction of Rizal Technological University. The division is mandated to give reliable information from their own weather products and/or from DOST-PAGASA forecast bulletins for its parent department and for the safety of its own students during severe weather emergencies. The division is also tasked to nurture students that taking up BS Astronomy Technology who do have specialization on weather and climate.

official site:   https://www.facebook.com/astrometdivision

Congratulations to the New Astronomers of the Philippines

Rizal Technological University congratulates the 4th batch of Filipino astronomers!

1. Jerome Felicidario
2. Ehmir Cristobal
3. Frank Fitzgerald Batin
4. Mary Crystalline Araracap
5. Mariel Juanillo
6. Jhoanna Marie Tabios
7. Rose Ann Bautista
8. Jerick Pajanustan
9. Girlie Cortez
10. Jhoanna Marie Cayas

Jerome Felicidario will be graduating as a Magna Cum Laude with a final average 1.33.