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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
Head of the Indonesian Academy of Sciences: Bosscha Observatory and its Strategic Observation Spots of Celestial Bodies
BANDUNG, itb.ac.id—The location of Bosscha Observatory is ideal for observing extraterrestrial objects, as mentioned by the Head of the Indonesia Academy of Sciences, Prof. Dr. Ir. Satryo. S. Brodjonegoro during the 100th Anniversary of Bosscha Observatory on Monday (30/1/2023).In his presentation, Prof. Satryo explained that Bosscha Observatory...
January 31, 2023