PAGASA Planetarium

Astronomical Experience in PAGASA Planetarium

Astronomical observatory, any structure containing telescopes and auxiliary instruments with which to observe celestial objects. Observatories can be classified on the basis of the part of the electromagnetic spectrum in which they are designed to observe. The largest number of observatories are optical; i.e., they are equipped to observe in and near the region of the spectrum visible to the human eye. Some other observatories are instrumented to detect cosmic emitters of radio waves, while still others called satellite observatories are Earth satellites that carry special telescopes and detectors to study celestial sources of such forms of high-energy radiation as gamma rays a

nd X-rays from high above the atmosphere.

The PAGASA Astronomical Observatory is located inside the camps of the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, conducts stargazing and telescoping sessions to interested astronomy enthusiasts, upon request. The session can either be conducted at the Observatory or at a specified venue of the requesting party/ individual. Letter of request should reach the Office of the Chief, Space Science and Astronomy Section, at least two weeks earlier than scheduled time, especially those, which will be conducted outside the PAGASA Observatory to allow the processing of necessary documents. The request letter can be addressed to:

Dr. Vicente B. Malano

Acting Administrator, PAGASA

Science Garden

Agham Road, Diliman

Quezon City, Philippines 1100u