The second exhibition, Transitions, showcased the rise of the Manila Observatory from the ruins of the Second World War. After the government decided to establish its own Philippine Weather Bureau run by Filipinos, the Jesuit Fathers of the Observatory discerned on its new...
The first exhibition, Discoveries, showcased the beginnings and rapid growth of the Manila Observatory from 1865 under the Spanish government, and its reorganization under the American administration from 1901 up until World War II. From its humble beginnings in an abandoned pigeon house,...
26 February 2016, Friday, 2:00 pm to 4:-00 pm, Heyden Hall, Manila Observatory
NASA Chief Scientist Dr. Ellen Stofan visited the Manila Observatory in a meeting last August 28 at the Heyden Hall of the Observatory. This was held with the objectives of strengthening their long-standing relations with the Jesuit institution and expanding to other Philippine...
Here are the abstracts of the talks to be given by Dr. Fredolin Tangang, Dr. George Mount, Mr. Masanobu Tsuji, Dr. Akimasa Yoshikawa, Dr. Keith Groves, and Dr. Renato Solidum for "Scientific Frontiers: Serving the Peripheries in Times of Change."
Here are the profiles of the speakers for "Scientific Frontiers: Serving the Peripheries in Times of Change."
In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Manila Observatory, four senior Jesuits currently taking residence at the JM Lucas Infirmary visited the Transitions exhibit at the Solar Building last August 14. These were Fr. Florencio Cuerquis, Fr. Rafael Borromeo, and Fr. Renato...
In celebration of its 150th anniversary, the Manila Observatory, together with the Ateneo de Manila University, hosted a discussion on the Laudato si’ at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater last August 13.
The Manila Observatory, in its 150th year of committing to scientific excellence in the service of faith and society, will be hosting an international conference entitled “Scientific Frontiers: Serving the Peripheries in Times of Change”. It will be held on September 25, 2015...
The Manila Observatory is hosting a series of seminars as part of its sesquicentennial celebrations. The first series, centered on the theme “Remote Sensing and Ground-based Measurements”, commenced with a talk by Dr. Jeffrey S. Reid last Monday, August 10, at the newly...
Last Thursday, July 23 marked the opening of Transitions, the second of three exhibits that aim to showcase the Manila Observatory’s vibrant history of scientific research and service in celebration of its 150th anniversary.
A. Geographical postion of the Philippines: in the course trajectory of tropical typhoons, B. Study of the Philippine climate as a basis of agricultural and industrial development, C. The magnetic line passes near Manila, D. Seismic movement of the Philippines terra firma, E....
Before picturing the personality and labors of who may be considered the true founder of the Manila Observatory--the private Institution now maintaining its more than centenary existence, with the same ideals giving it life--we will present a rapid historical scheme as a setting...
Below is a list of archival equipment at the Ionosphere Research Building of Manila Observatory with their one paragraph descriptions. Most of the pictures can be found in the references. Notice that the equipment span more than 40 years, starting from 1952, which is...
The KEL Aerosopace Digital Ionosonde System was installed at Manila Observatory’s Ionosphere Research Building in 1994. This system consisted of IPS-42 and DBD-43. The IPS-42 consisted of a transmitter, receiver and all necessary sub-systems. The DBD-43 was used for controlling the operational program...
Upon the invitation of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Program Secretariat, the Manila Observatory (MO) joined the APEC Emergency Working Group (EPWG) meeting held in Boracay Island on 13-14 May 2015. The leaderships of APEC EPWG recognized MO’s innovations in bringing science...
The Manila Observatory, in celebration of its 150th Anniversary, presents Discoveries: The Manila Observatory from 1865 to 1940 Exhibit dates are from April to June 2015. Guided tours are available Monday to Friday from 8:00-10:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm Saturday from 8:00 am...
(From Centenary Program of Manila Observatory, 20 September 1965) I would like to call your attention to a curious fact. The first Jesuit Observatory to be founded anywhere in the world was founded in Asia. It was founded in, of all places, Peking,...
In line with 5-year project with the International Research Initiative on Adaptation to Climate Change, the Coastal Cities at Risk (CCaR) project will work closely with vulnerable communities to communicate the risk of climate change in a coastal megacity, and to learn more ...
Director Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga of Manila Observatory Last 5 February 2014, Imelda V. Abano published in National Geographic’s Energy Blog the interview of Director Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga of Manila Observatory before she presented her speech in Shell’s Powering Progress Together. In the interview, Director Loyzaga talked about how Manila...