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The following is a list of astronomers, astrophysicists and other notable people who have made contributions to the field of astronomy.They may have won major prizes or awards, developed or invented widely used techniques or technologies within astronomy, or are directors of major observatories or heads of space-based telescope projects.
Rogelio Lunasco Ordoñez (born September 24, 1940 [1] [2] - May 19, 2016) also known as Ka Roger, was a multi-awarded Filipino fiction writer, poet, activist, journalist and educator. [3]
Historically, optical astronomy, which has been also called visible light astronomy, is the oldest form of astronomy. [59] Images of observations were originally drawn by hand. In the late 19th century and most of the 20th century, images were made using photographic equipment.
"Sa Aking Mga Kabatà" (English: To My Fellow Youth) is a poem about the love of one's native language written in Tagalog. It is widely attributed to the Filipino national hero José Rizal , who supposedly wrote it in 1868 at the age of eight. [ 1 ]
Astronomy is a science involving the observation and explanation of events occurring outside Earth and its atmosphere. It includes the study of the origin , evolution , and physical and chemical properties of objects that can be observed in the sky, space, and in the whole universe.
Ang Tala sa Panghulo ("The Bright Star at Panghulo") is a 1913 Tagalog-language romance novel written by Filipino novelist Patricio Mariano.The 207-page book was published in Manila by R. Martinez [1] and was printed by the Imprenta at Litograpya Ni Juan Fajardo (Printer And Lithography By Juan Fajardo) during the American era in Philippine history. [2]
Bukas Luluhod ang mga Tala (Tomorrow the Stars Will Kneel) is a 1984 Filipino drama film directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza from a screenplay written by Jose N. Carreon and Orlando R. Nadres, based on the komiks serial written by Nerissa G. Cabral and serialized on Pilipino Komiks Atlas. [4]
Ang Tundo Man May Langit Din ("Even Tundo Has a Heaven") is a 1960 Tagalog-language novel written by Filipino novelist Andres Cristobal Cruz. The novel was first serialized in 48 issues of Liwayway from June 22, 1959 to May 16, 1960 [ 1 ] , and was then published in book form by the Ateneo de Manila University Press in 1986.