By Robbie Pangilinan
Diliman Preparatory School (DPS), known for its innovations in the world of learning, opens another door for its students—the door to the vast universe.
DPS launches the Stargazer on January 15, the day when a partial solar eclipse is expected to be seen in some parts of the country. The Stargazer is a powerful telescope priced between 45,000 to 60,000 pesos. DPS bought two telescopes to enable its students to see the wonders of the universe with their own eyes.
Housed in the DPS Campus along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, the Stargazer is meant to be used by the public for free. Of course, priority users are DPS students who can also enjoy the annual Quadrantid meteor shower which will peak until Monday, January 18.
DPS is in partnership with the University of the Philippines’ Astronomical Society which will offer assistance to the students as they explore the Solar System through the Stargazer.
Under the leadership of DPS President and former senator Anna Dominique “Nikki” Coseteng, DPS is celebrating its 40th year with activities and projects that mark the school’s rebirth in terms of academic programs, facilities and overall philosophy.
