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SUMMARY:P20 - Bringing the Universe Closer: Expanding Astronomy Education 
 Through DOST-PAGASA's Mobile Planetarium and Stargazing Outreach Program
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20261123T033000Z
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DESCRIPTION:Speakers: Ruben Cunanan (PAGASA)\nThe DOST-PAGASA Space Scienc
 e and Astronomy Section (SSAS) conducts the Mobile Planetarium and Stargaz
 ing Outreach Program to bring astronomy education and public engagement ac
 tivities to schools\, government agencies\, local communities\, and other 
 institutions throughout the Philippines. The program is implemented throug
 h DOST-PAGASA-initiated outreach activities during astronomy celebrations 
 and science events\, as well as upon request from institutions seeking ast
 ronomy lectures and immersive learning experiences.\n\nOutreach activities
  typically include mobile planetarium shows\, lectures on basic astronomy 
 and the night sky\, telescope viewing sessions\, and discussions of curren
 t astronomical events. These activities provide participants with engaging
  and interactive opportunities to learn about astronomy beyond the traditi
 onal classroom setting.\n\nThis poster highlights the implementation and g
 eographic reach of the outreach program over the years. A map of outreach 
 locations across different regions of the Philippines will illustrate the 
 extent of DOST-PAGASA's efforts to expand access to astronomy education na
 tionwide. The presentation will also provide an overview of participant de
 mographics\, demonstrating that the majority of beneficiaries are students
  and teachers from elementary\, secondary\, and higher education instituti
 ons.\n\nThe poster showcases how mobile planetariums and telescope observi
 ng sessions have become effective tools for science communication\, streng
 thening partnerships with educational institutions and inspiring greater p
 ublic interest in astronomy across the country.\n\nhttps://indico.narit.or
 .th/event/238/contributions/934/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort\, Mactan\, Cebu
URL:https://indico.narit.or.th/event/238/contributions/934/
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