RTU Syzygy - Astrophysics Club

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘌𝘈 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 💥✨

The universe served another fascinating cup of TEA as we explored the role of neutrinos in powering supernovae, from collapsing stellar cores to flavor-changing particles that may determine the fate of exploding stars.

The session opened discussions on how these nearly undetectable particles carry immense energy and shape some of the most energetic events in the cosmos.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our speaker for sharing his knowledge and making such a complex topic both engaging and thought-provoking, as well as to everyone who participated and brought curiosity into the discussion.

'Til the next TEA Time! 🍵

Wir müssen wissen — wir werden wissen 💫

Astro-NEWS: SYZYGY in Japan! 🇯🇵

Last March 24, 2026, RTU Astrophysics majors Christopher Tumamac Jr. (SYZYGY's President) and Ryan Andrew Doña (member) flew all the way to Japan, while Rose Ann Cezar (SYZYGY's VPIA) presented online for the 2025 Asian Try Zero-G (ATZG), held at the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Tsukuba Space Center in Ibaraki, Japan.

Accompanied by Ms. Mariel Juanillo of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), they were given the opportunity to present their experiment before other participating countries from across the Asia-Pacific region.

The competition, hosted by JAXA, invites students all around the Asia-Pacific region to submit their experiment proposals. Winning entries will be conducted by an astronaut aboard the International Space Station's KIBO Module. Out of the 500 proposals from 1,176 applicants, the Double Gyroscope experiment among 10 other entries were selected.

The whole program started with a tour of the JAXA Dome, followed by a group photo in front of the HTV rocket, then the presentations, and finally the livestream of the experiments being conducted aboard the ISS.

But what the news doesn't tell you...

Christopher, Ryan, and Rose started their journey by doing research under former Balik Scientist Dr. Amador Muriel, reviving the research group called Blue Stragglers. Their study focused on behavior of coupled oscillators in microgravity. With the need to test their hypotheses, they sought out on competing in the Asian Try Zero-G Challenge 2025.

Their initial proposal was submitted on January 18, 2025.

With further support from their friends and instructors, Dr. Rose Ann Bautista, Mr. Bjorn Jasper Raquel, and Mr. Aster Neil Abellano, they eventually got selected as one of the winning entries.

After a year of waiting and preparing for the actual experiment to be done aboard the ISS, their work finally moves from proposal to actual ex*****on.

Now, they become the 3rd Filipinos to successfully participate in the ATZG — a milestone that reflects years of hard work, patience, and perseverance.

Congratulations, Christopher, Ryan, and Rose!

Wir müssen wissen — wir werden wissen! 💫






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It's TEA Time! 🍵

Another fun and exciting talk is brewing this month!

This May 27, 2026 (Wednesday), join us as we explore how neutrinos power up a supernova and uncover the fascinating physics behind some of the universe’s most explosive events. 💥⭐

Our speaker is Jakob Ehring, currently a postdoctoral researcher at the Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica in Taiwan. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Physics from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and completed his PhD in Astrophysics in 2024 at the Max Planck Institute for Physics.

His talk is titled, “The Invisible Blast: How Neutrinos Power a Supernova”.

📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 11:00 AM - 12:00 NN
💻 Google Meet

Register here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/1yRVfPS6HnVxcL3z7

✨ This is open to everyone, from members, to aspiring astrophysicists, and those simply interested to learn. Come learn, listen, and share! 🍵

LOOK: SYZYGY member Miguel Sebastian Reyes organized a local event in Makati City titled, “SAY-lestial: Beyond Earth” with the SAYO - San Antonio Youth Organization last May 10, 2026.

He was joined by fellow member Clyde Asthore Bolantes, who delivered a lecture on telescopes and instrumentation.

The event began with a film showing, followed by the lecture, and concluded with a free telescope viewing session around the area.

Congratulations on a successful event and on your continued pursuit of bringing science and astronomy closer to the public!

Wir müssen wissen — wir werden wissen 💫





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🎂A STELLAR BIRTH-DAY🎂

Happy Birthday to the SYZYGY's PIO, Vixen Anne Berongoy!

May you shine brilliantly like those little red dots in the early universe. 💫

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘛𝘌𝘈 𝘛𝘪𝘮𝘦 🔥

From scorching atmospheres to wild orbital dynamics, we dove into 𝙃𝙤𝙩 𝙅𝙪𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙨— where planets don’t just orbit… they survive.

Big thanks to our speaker and participants for tuning in and making the session meaningful and thought-provoking. Until the next TEA spill in the cosmos! 🍵👀

It's TEA Time! 🍵

Calling all exoplanet enthusiasts! 🪐

This April 30, 2026 (Thursday), listen to some tea about hot Jupiters!

Speaker & Talk:
🧑‍💼 Michael Kent Olohoy, MS Physics student, De La Salle University
🎤“Hot Jupiters as Laboratories for Extreme Planetary Physics”

📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
💻 Google Meet

Register here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/ZbkpEre3Mqa43AdB6

✨ This is open to members and aspiring astrophysicists. Come learn, listen, and share! 🍵

𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙊-𝙉𝙀𝙒𝙎: SYZYGY at the Forum on Transformative Energy & People-Centered Development 🌍⚡

On April 24th, representatives from the SYZYGY recently participated in the 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝒐𝒏 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒈𝒚 & 𝑷𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆-𝑪𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, as organized by the Stewards and Volunteers for the Earth - SAVE Ph, engaging alongside youth leaders and advocates in substantial discussions on sustainable and inclusive energy transitions.

This event brought together passionate individuals and organizations to deliberate and explore pathways toward a more just and sustainable future — highlighting the role of innovation, collaboration, and youth-driven initiatives in addressing today’s environmental challenges.

Our club extends its sincerest gratitude to the SAVE Ph for the great opportunity to be part of this impactful gathering.

𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 — 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞.✨





🖼️ Pubmat and Caption by Mr. Shane Robert Gudez
📸 Photos by Ms. Ma. Elenita Cainglet

Thank you Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines for partnering with us this World Quantum Week Philippines 2026! ⚛️

🤝 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗧𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧: SYZYGY

We are proud to welcome RTU SYZYGY as an Official Community Partner for World Quantum Week Philippines 2026! 🇵🇭⚛️

As we celebrate the future of computing, having partners who champion innovation is key to growing the local ecosystem. We can't wait to see your community dive into our workshops, webinars, and competitions!

Let’s lead the charge into the quantum era together. 🚀

Join the celebration:
🌐 wqw.qcsp.ph
📧 [email protected]

⚛️ Quantum Readiness Workshop: A Key Conversation on the Philippines’ Quantum Future 💡