The UP Astronomical Society will be open for application this summer. Interested UP Diliman students are invited to attend the Applicants' Orientation on April 18, 6 PM at the UP Astrosoc Tambayan (PAGASA Observatory, near CHE)

If you have any questions, you can contact us through email at upastrosociety@gmail.com, through multiply, or through text at 09178922328.

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Champion: Rizal High School
1st Runner-up: Manila Science High School

2nd Runner-up: Valenzuela City Science High School

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UP Astrosoc, in line with its objectives of promoting astronomy in education presents BIGBANG! an inter high-school astronomy quiz. Teams of three students (with one alternate and one coach) will test their knowledge of astronomy and space science against each other. BIGBANG! is open to all Metro Manila High Schools.

Prizes include trophies and medals for the winners as well as the honor of being the champions of BIGBANG! 2008. For further inquiries about BIGBANG! 2008 and inquiries about joining, contact the following UP Astrosoc member:

• Genevieve Landong - 09062912961, upastrosociety@gmail.com

The Astrocamp is an annual event by the UP Astronomical Society aimed at sharing the experience of Astronomy to young people from the Metro Manila area. It aims to sow a lifelong interest in the sciences by exposing young minds to the wonders of astronomy. It is held during the Philippine National Astronomy Week, every third week of February.

UP Astrosoc takes in forty to sixty kids and ushers them on an overnight tour of the night sky. Activities usually include lectures and presentations on astronomy subjects and upcoming events in astronomy and space exploration. This is followed by a stargazing session which lasts all the way into dawn.

For many of these kids, the Astrocamp is their only chance to see night sky wonders such as the rigns of saturn or the cloud bands and moons of Jupiter. The kids are able to get hands-on use of various binoculars and telescopes for exploring the night sky.

It is an experience that is enjoyed and remembered not only by the participants but also by the adult teachers and companions of the participants.