MANILA, Philippines — Before the health crisis, the Philippine Astronomical Society (PAS) organized monthly stargazing events and viewing of meteor showers to not only show the public the wonders of astronomy but also learn about the universe and its celestial bodies.
More than 100 people joined the non-profit organization’s public events that tackled celestial bodies in the universe. But due to lockdown restrictions, the astronomy group shifted to free astronomy lectures live streamed on social media to continue their operations.
Khristian Dimacali, head of PAS, told INQUIRER.net that their organization, composed of “astronomy enthusiasts” from different career…
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