Astrophotography, the Combination of Art and Technology at Bosscha Observatory

Sumber: Twitter Observatorium BosschaLEMBANG, itb.ac.id – Astronomy is a visual branch of science; its objects of interest can only be documented by sight. Despite only relying on observation, its knowledge is precious to society.As one of the oldest branches of science in the world, astronomy can help farmers determine harvest seasons and...

February 06, 2023

Uncovering Japan's Water Management through Sakura Science Student Exchange Program

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – Almost all students have dreamed of studying abroad at least once, experiencing a new culture and conversing with peers from other countries. Some exchange programs in ITB can help students to achieve their dream, and one of those is the Sakura Science program.Sakura Science: Japan's Endeavor to Expand Its HorizonSakura...

February 03, 2023

100 Years with Bosscha Observatory: Hope for National Research on Nanosatellites

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id – The General Directorate of Postage and Informatics Resource from Indonesia's Ministry of Communication and Information, Dr. Ir. Ismail, M.T., voiced that Bosscha Observatory is a modern observatory in Indonesia, serving as a place of astronomy and astrophysics research at both national and international stages.The Ministry...

February 03, 2023

Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology Supports Bosscha to Bolster its Contribution to Astronomy

LEMBANG, itb.ac.id—The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology of Indonesia, Nadiem Anwar Makarim, B.A., M.B.A., gave a welcoming speech during the 100th Ceremony of ITB Bosscha Observatory on Monday (30/01/2023). Through a video, he expressed his appreciation for the observatory’s accomplishment, declaring it a monumental...

February 02, 2023

History of the Journey of the Bosscha Observatory and Astronomy Education in Indonesia by Prof. van den Heuvel

LEMBANG, itb.ac.id-In 1926, a professor from Anton Pannekoek, Dr. van der Hucht, worked at the Bosscha Observatory for three months to measure the brightness of the Southern Milky Way. Said founder of the Anton Pannekoek Institute for Astronomy produced a very beautiful map depicting the Southern Milky Way. The research conducted by Dr. van der...

February 02, 2023

Commemorating 100 Years of Bosscha Observatory, Astronomy Colloquium Discusses the Development of Black Hole Observation

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id—To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Bosscha Observatory, the Astronomy Research Group held an astronomy colloquium titled "Studying Gravity Around Black Holes". The conference was delivered by the director of East Asian Observatory, Prof. Paul Who, on Friday (01/27/2023).Scientists have long been captivated by black holes....

February 02, 2023

Centennial Commemoration of Bosscha Observatory: Presenting the First Generation of Antique Telescope

LEMBANG, itb.ac.id- The centennial commemoration of Bosscha Observatory in Lembang was more than just a ceremonial occasion. Guests had the opportunity to directly appraise and attempt the telescope collection and relish the view of ancient measuring tools displayed in an exhibition. The exhibit included several buildings that preserved various...

January 31, 2023

Looking Back into Bosscha Observatory's Journey and the Mission for Celestial Observation

BANDUNG, itb.ac.id—Bosscha Observatory is a renowned astronomical observatory in Lembang, West Java. Established in 1923, it was the first observatory in Southeast Asia and one of the largest in Asia at the time. Bosscha Observatory was founded by Karel Albert Rudolf Bosscha, a Dutch businessman and philanthropist who was highly fascinated with...

January 31, 2023

The Story Behind the Design of Bosscha Observatory's 100th Anniversary Stamp

LEMBANG, itb.ac.id—2023 is a special year for Indonesia’s study in astronomy—it is the 100th year of ITB’s (Institut Teknologi Bandung) Bosscha Observatory. Operating for a century is not an easy feat; the observatory has faced times full of struggle by its founders.The journey of the Bosscha Observatory is depicted through its newly...

January 31, 2023