The Gathering of Indonesian Astronomers
Conference of The Indonesia Astronomy & Astrophysics
Finally, the conference of astronomy in Indonesia has ended, left so much memories about the current activities of astronomy in Indonesia. There were various astronomy-goers flocked, from amateur to professional, from high-school students to researchers, from educator to communicator; surely the biggest event for astronomers in Indonesia, where they share their works, discuss the possibilities for collaboration, and to make new friends from various background. Not only attract the local, but this event also attract the colleagues from the neighbour country (Malaysia). Well, there is no border in astronomy.
Prof. Rutten gave general talk on Solar Physics
The event culminated by the launching of the new solar telescopes in Bosscha Observatory, new eyes to the sky! For this occasion, Prof. Rob Rutten (Sterrekundig Institut Utrech, Institutt for Teoretisk Astrofisikk Oslo & The Dutch Open Telescope) gave general lecture about current progress in Solar Physics in the world.
All in all, things might be exciting, but in my own opinion, the whole process should wait for a ‘critical mass’, should astronomy evolve into a new phase of acceptance by much more people in my country, nevertheless, it has a profound repercussion. As long as they have fun in astronomy, they will find their way.
Posters about various activities
What the universe say
Hello Emanuel,
Great to know Indonesian astronomers have a conference where colleagues can meet. Conferences and conventions are necessary to bring together amateur and professional astronomers if we want to improve astronomy in our respective countries.
In the Philippines, the Astronomical League of the Philippines hosts an annual meeting – the Philippine Astronomy Convention. You can access the page at:
http://www.astroleaguephils.org/pac.html
Hope the Philippines and Indonesia can have mutual cooperation in developing astronomy.
Best regards,
Raymund
Thanks Raymund for your information! Should be interesting!
Btw, hopefully, i will go to your country next year for the ‘South East Asian Astronomy Network’ meeting, i hope we can meet there & share about the astronomy in the region!
best!