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|colspan="2" style="text-align: center; padding: 0em 0em 1em 0em; font-size: larger; background-color:#6d6d6d; color: #ffffff;" | <br />'''University of the Philippines Astronomical Society'''<br>'''(''UP AstroSoc'')'''
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! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | Established 
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! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | Motto
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | ''Ad Astra per Aspera''<br/>(''To the stars through difficulties'')
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! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | Type 
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | University-wide, <br /> Special Interest
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! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | Members 
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | 643
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! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | Faculty Adviser
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | Dr. Jose Perico Esguerra
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| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | PAGASA Astronomical Observatory Complex <br /> <br />Ma. Regidor Street, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 1101<br />
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! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa; padding: 0.5em 0em 1em 1em;" | E-mail
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<font size=12; face=Georgia>UP Astronomical Society</font>
 
The '''University of the Philippines Astronomical Society''', also known as '''UP AstroSoc''', is a duly-recognized scientific, educational, non-profit, non-political, non-partisan organization in the University of the Philippines Diliman dedicated primarily to the study and promotion of Astronomy and oriented towards the concerns and aspirations of individuals interested in the field.
 
==About the Organization==
 
UP Astronomical Society was founded on '''July 30, 1991''' by a handful of UP Diliman students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. The constitution laid out four core objectives of the organization: <br />
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The <b>UP Astronomical Society</b> or <b>UP AstroSoc</b> is a scientific, educational, non-profit, non-political, non-partisan organization dedicated in the promotion of astronomy. According to its constitution, UP Astrosoc has the following objectives: (1) to bring together individuals interested in astronomy, (2) to broaden the awareness interest, knowledge and understanding among students and the general public, (3) to contribute to the general body of knowledge of astronomy, (4) and to promote the common interest and individual development of its members. It was founded on July 30, 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
(1) ''To bring together individuals interested in astronomy'', <br />
(2) ''to broaden the awareness interest, knowledge and understanding among students and the general public'', <br />
(3) ''to contribute to the general body of knowledge of astronomy'', and <br />
(4) ''to promote the common interest and individual development of its members.'' <br />
<br />
 
Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It currently resides inside the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory complex in UP Diliman.
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UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members from different colleges and institutions with diverse backgrounds both in and out of the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, public observation assemblies, and Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community including schools and other consortiums, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy to the general public.<br /><br />


<b>==Officers (AY 2015-2016)==</b>
==Organizational Structure==
Based on the '''2020 Constitution''' ''(Article VI, Section 2)'', the highest governing body of UP AstroSoc is the '''Executive Cluster''' (elected by the General Assembly) and is composed of the '''Overall Coordinator''', the '''Executive Secretary''', and the '''Cluster Coordinator''' of each cluster of the organization.


<b>Over-all Coordinator:</b> Orville Felicano<br />
===The Executive Cluster===
<b>Executive Secretary:</b> Bernadette Joy Detera<br />
[[File:Cluster Logos.png|thumb|right|280px|The Clusters of UP AstroSoc]]
<b>Education and Research Cluster Coordinator:</b> Kimver Louie Nunez<br />
Here are the appointed members of the Executive Cluster for the Academic Year 2022-2023.
<b>External Affairs Cluster Coordinator:</b> Johanna Rose Calisin<br />
<b>Finance Cluster Coordinator:</b> Stephanie Anne Vergara<br />
<b>Observation and Instrumentation Cluster Coordinator:</b> Sheinna May Claro<br />
<b>Resource Cluster Coordinator:</b> Ylah Jannei Cacho<br />


<b>==Members==</b>
'''Over-all Coordinator''': Abigail Bait-it
<br />'''Executive Secretary''': Roanne Mae Angeles
<br />'''Education & Research Cluster Coordinator''': Michael Vincent Pagcu
<br />'''External Affairs Cluster Coordinator''': Nikki Eryka Teng
<br />'''Finance Cluster Officer-in-Charge''': Norlan Chris Mallari
<br />'''Observation & Instrumentation Cluster Coordinator''': Paul Eric De Silva
<br />'''Resource Cluster Coordinator''': Raphael Omila


'''Regular Members as of 1st sem AY 2015-2016<br />
===Clusters===
UP AstroSoc is divided into different standing committees known as ''Clusters''. These Clusters are comprised of members and work interdependently with one another and of the Executive cluster. The five Clusters of the organization are:


'''<i>Education and Research Cluster</i>'''<br />
* The '''Education and Research''', or ''EdRes'' Cluster,
Ericka Jane Angeles<br />
* The '''External Affairs''' Cluster,
Kristine Jane Atienza<br />
* The '''Finance''' Cluster,
Juan Carlos Caldo<br />
* The '''Observation and Instrumentation''' or ''ObsIn'' Cluster, and
Christian Alagon<br />
* The '''Resource''' Cluster
Mark Ashley dela Rosa<br />
<br />
Liezl Ann Motilla<br />
Benjamin Francis Rodriguez<br /><br />


'''<i>External Affairs Cluster</i>'''<br />
==Activities and Events==
Rommel Bartolome<br />
Sidewalk Astronomy<br />
Jerome Sabidong<br />
Lakbay Langit<br />
Ruth Danielle Gascon<br />
Lakbay Liwanag<br />
Delwin Rose Villarey<br />
Astronomy Convention<br />
Melisa Gail Yubokmee<br /><br />
Astronomical Event Observations<br />
Astronomy Outreach<br />
International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) Celebration <br />
National Astronomy Week (NAW) Celebration<br />
Starburst Astronomy Workshop<br />
Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE)<br />
Astronomy Lectures and Labs


'''<i>Finance Cluster</i>'''<br />
==Membership==
Christian Alagon<br />
Although UP AstroSoc is composed of members of different backgrounds all over the country, the application for membership is exclusively open for currently-enrolled students of [[University of the Philippines Diliman]]. <br />
Giel Sabrine Cruz<br />
April Joy Lim<br />
Michelle Mikiko Pagaran<br />
Marjorie Anne Picones<br /><br />


'''<i>Observation and Instrumentation Cluster</i>'''<br />
The applicants undergo a semester-long application process in order to learn about the dynamics of the organization and to get acquainted with its members. This involves the conduct of multiple Astronomical lectures and laboratory immersions, assessments, interviews, as well as numerous social activities and events for the applicants.
Adonis Gallentes<br />
Cesar Emmanuel Glipo<br />
Lizette Inocencio<br />
Sara Miranda<br />
Jodevic Philipp Perez<br />
Marlow Jeff Presto<br /><br />


'''<i>Resource Cluster</i>'''<br />
==Affiliations==
Bianca Isabel Bautista<br />
The UP Astronomical Society is officially recognized by the '''Office of Student Projects and Activities''' under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs of the University of the Philippines Diliman<ref>[http://ospa.upd.edu.ph/ Office of Student Projects and Activities, UP Diliman]</ref>, as a university-wide, special interest organization. It is also listed by the '''International Astronomical Union (IAU) Directory for World Astronomy''' as a bonafide astronomical organization.
Valerie Borja<br />
Jan Stephanie Rani Favila<br />
Ana Marie Geronimo


<b>==Activities==</b>
UP AstroSoc is a founding member of the '''Philippine Union of Student Organizations (''PUSO'') for Astronomy''', a collaborative network of student organizations for astronomy in the country. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/pusoforastro/ PUSO for Astro Official Facebook Page]</ref>  
'''Sidewalk Astronomy'''<br />
'''Lakbay Langit'''<br />
'''Lakbay Liwanag'''<br />
'''Astronomy Convention'''<br />
'''Astronomical Event Observations'''<br />
'''Astronomy Outreach'''<br />
'''National Astronomy Week Celebration'''<br />
'''Starburst Astronomy Workshop'''<br />
'''Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE)'''<br />
'''Astronomy Lectures and Labs'''<br />


<b>==Announcements==</b>
==External Links==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)'''<br />
* [https://www.facebook.com/upastrosoc/ UP Astronomical Society] on Facebook.
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. <br />And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. <br />UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007.<br /> This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
* [https://twitter.com/upastrosoc UP Astronomical Society] on Twitter.
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* [https://www.instagram.com/upastrosociety UP Astronomical Society] on Instagram.
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky.<br />


<b>==See Also==</b>
==References==
[http://www.upastrosoc.com Website]
<references/>
[http://www.facebook.com/upastrosoc Facebook page]


[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]
[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]

Latest revision as of 21:26, 14 October 2022


University of the Philippines Astronomical Society
(UP AstroSoc)

Official logo

Established July 30, 1991
Motto Ad Astra per Aspera
(To the stars through difficulties)
Type University-wide,
Special Interest
Members 643
Faculty Adviser Dr. Jose Perico Esguerra
Location PAGASA Astronomical Observatory Complex

Ma. Regidor Street, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 1101
E-mail upastrosociety@gmail.com
mktg.upastrosoc@gmail.com

UP Astronomical Society

The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society, also known as UP AstroSoc, is a duly-recognized scientific, educational, non-profit, non-political, non-partisan organization in the University of the Philippines Diliman dedicated primarily to the study and promotion of Astronomy and oriented towards the concerns and aspirations of individuals interested in the field.

About the Organization

UP Astronomical Society was founded on July 30, 1991 by a handful of UP Diliman students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. The constitution laid out four core objectives of the organization:

(1) To bring together individuals interested in astronomy,
(2) to broaden the awareness interest, knowledge and understanding among students and the general public,
(3) to contribute to the general body of knowledge of astronomy, and
(4) to promote the common interest and individual development of its members.

Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It currently resides inside the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory complex in UP Diliman.

UP AstroSoc is comprised of members from different colleges and institutions with diverse backgrounds both in and out of the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, public observation assemblies, and Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community including schools and other consortiums, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy to the general public.

Organizational Structure

Based on the 2020 Constitution (Article VI, Section 2), the highest governing body of UP AstroSoc is the Executive Cluster (elected by the General Assembly) and is composed of the Overall Coordinator, the Executive Secretary, and the Cluster Coordinator of each cluster of the organization.

The Executive Cluster

The Clusters of UP AstroSoc

Here are the appointed members of the Executive Cluster for the Academic Year 2022-2023.

Over-all Coordinator: Abigail Bait-it
Executive Secretary: Roanne Mae Angeles
Education & Research Cluster Coordinator: Michael Vincent Pagcu
External Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Nikki Eryka Teng
Finance Cluster Officer-in-Charge: Norlan Chris Mallari
Observation & Instrumentation Cluster Coordinator: Paul Eric De Silva
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Raphael Omila

Clusters

UP AstroSoc is divided into different standing committees known as Clusters. These Clusters are comprised of members and work interdependently with one another and of the Executive cluster. The five Clusters of the organization are:

  • The Education and Research, or EdRes Cluster,
  • The External Affairs Cluster,
  • The Finance Cluster,
  • The Observation and Instrumentation or ObsIn Cluster, and
  • The Resource Cluster


Activities and Events

Sidewalk Astronomy
Lakbay Langit
Lakbay Liwanag
Astronomy Convention
Astronomical Event Observations
Astronomy Outreach
International Observe the Moon Night (InOMN) Celebration
National Astronomy Week (NAW) Celebration
Starburst Astronomy Workshop
Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE)
Astronomy Lectures and Labs

Membership

Although UP AstroSoc is composed of members of different backgrounds all over the country, the application for membership is exclusively open for currently-enrolled students of University of the Philippines Diliman.

The applicants undergo a semester-long application process in order to learn about the dynamics of the organization and to get acquainted with its members. This involves the conduct of multiple Astronomical lectures and laboratory immersions, assessments, interviews, as well as numerous social activities and events for the applicants.

Affiliations

The UP Astronomical Society is officially recognized by the Office of Student Projects and Activities under the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs of the University of the Philippines Diliman[1], as a university-wide, special interest organization. It is also listed by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Directory for World Astronomy as a bonafide astronomical organization.

UP AstroSoc is a founding member of the Philippine Union of Student Organizations (PUSO) for Astronomy, a collaborative network of student organizations for astronomy in the country. [2]

External Links

References

  1. ↑ Office of Student Projects and Activities, UP Diliman
  2. ↑ PUSO for Astro Official Facebook Page
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