Philippine Astronomy Convention
2nd Philippine Astronomy Convention (PAC 2010)
The Astronomical League of
the Philippines invites everyone to attend the 2nd
Philippine Astronomy Convention - PAC 2010.
Venue: Manila Planetarium
Padre Burgos Street, Rizal Park
Manila, Philippines
Date: February 20, 2010
Time: On-site registration - 12:00 p.m.
Convention proper - 1:00 p.m.
A. Contributed Papers (Plenary Session)
Observational Astronomy,
Theoretical Astronomy, Computational Astronomy,
Astronomy Education, Astronomy Research, Astronomy Popularization, Citizen
Science Initiatives, Science Literacy through Astronomy, History of Astronomy,
Instrumentations, Image Processing, Astrophysics & Cosmology
Abstract should
be sent for review to:
pjastro@astroleaguephils.org
Abstracts of conference
proceedings will be published in the Philippine
Journal of Astronomy.
B. Poster Presentation
Poster presentation will be
included in the convention, together with the exhibit.
Abstract for poster
presentation should be sent for review to:
pjastro@astroleaguephils.org
C. Important Dates
Deadline for Abstract
Submission -
February 13, 2010 (Plenary session and poster
presentation)
Start of Registration
- November 15, 2009
End of Registration
- February 13, 2010
D. Registration
Registration for PAC 2010 is
free, but there will only be limited seats.
To register
for the event,
please click
here.
Or, send an e-mail to:
jkty@astroleaguephils.org;
pjastro@astroleaguephils.org;
kewpee7@astroleaguephils.org
For those who want their food delivered at the
planetarium, please pay during registration.
E. Stargazing Session
Venue: Rajah Sulayman Park in Baywalk
Date: February 20, 2010
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
About the Convention
The Philippine Astronomy
Convention (PAC) is the annual gathering of professional
and nonprofessional astronomers in the Philippines. This
event, hosted by the Astronomical League of the
Philippines, is the major astronomy convention in the country. The convention was initiated by the Astronomical League of the Philippines as a means of establishing a forum for all astronomers and astronomy-related organizations, institutions and agencies in the country to exchange ideas, and discuss matters on astronomy and astrophysics. The convention is held every year during the
National Astronomy Week, a weeklong celebration participated by numerous astronomical organizations, institutions, schools and universities in the country.
Astronomical exhibits are presented
during the annual gathering, showcasing astronomical
photographs taken by Filipino astronomers. Poster
contributions from local and international scientists
are also being displayed to disseminate their activities and research outputs.
In order to foster
observational astronomy in the country, observing
sessions are held to introduce the general public to the scenic beauty of the cosmos. Some of them will be having their first view of the planets, the lunar craters, and deep sky objects through midsized telescopes and binoculars. This activity is also in line with the International Year of Astronomy 2009 cornerstone project - 100 Hours of Astronomy
- for which the Society is an active partner
and promoter.
Held during the Philippine
Astronomy Convention, the plenary session or conference serves as a formal venue for astronomers in and outside the Philippines to disseminate their studies and researches in the different branches of astronomy, as well as other topics of astronomical interest. Plenary speakers and lecturers come from varied fields, such as observational astronomy, instrumentation, astronomy education, astrophysics
& cosmology, and other areas.
Past Conventions
Group Photos
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PAC 2009 (1st Philippine Astronomy
Convention) held at the Rizal
Technological University
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PAC 2010 (2nd Philippine Astronomy
Convention) held at the Manila
Plantarium
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