Galaxy Forum China 2018: Beijing — 7 December (09:00 – 16:30) @ NAOC, Beijing, China
ILOA Galaxy Forum China 2018: Beijing held 7 December 2018 on the eve of the Chang’e-4 launch to the Far Side of the Moon was an excellent event with 200+ attendees.
With themes International Human Moon Missions and Astronomy from the Moon, presentations were given by:
- China First Astronaut Yang Liwei
- Chinese Society of Astronautics Vice President Wang Yiran
- NAOC Professor Suijian Xue
- International Astronautical Federation President Dr. Christian Feichtinger
- ILOA Director Steve Durst
- ILOA Associate Dr. Yuki Takahashi
- CMSA Director General of System Technology Dong Nengli
- National Astronomical Research Institute (NARIT) of Thailand Prof. Dr. Boonrucksar Soonthornthum
- NAOC Prof. Wang Jing
- Kyung Hee University Prof. Dr. Chae Kyung Sim
- And a presentation shared from Dr. Margarita Safonova of Indian Institute of Astrophysics
[Translated slide from Yang Liwei’s speech]
[Translated slide from Yang Liwei’s speech]
Galaxy Forum China 2017 — Beijing
Monday 5 June (14:00-17:00) @ Beijing International Convention Center, Beijing, China
ILOA Galaxy Forum China 2017 on the theme Astronomy from the Moon and International Human Moon Missions takes place 14:00-17:00 on Monday 5 June at the Beijing International Convention Center. It is open to GLEX delegates and others. To register contact info@iloa.org.
Featured speakers confirmed to date include Andy Aldrin representing Buzz Aldrin’s Sharespace Foundation, Steve Durst of International Lunar Observatory Association, Wang Jing of the Lunar Ultra-Violet Telescope program at National Astronomical Observatories of China, Christian Lange of Canadian Space Agency and Dr.Guo Linli of the Institute of Manned Space System Engineering at China Academy of Space Technology, and Hakim Malasan of Bosscha Observatory at Institute of Technology Bandung.
The ILOA Galaxy Map for 21st Century Education in Every Class, ILOA Moon South Pole Vision artwork, and Chang’e-3 / LUT Pioneering Astronomy from the Moon poster were made available to each Galaxy Forum China 2017 participant.
Sponsored by:
International Lunar Observatory Association
Co-sponsored by:
International Astronautical Federation
Chinese Society of Astronautics
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
| Session | Details |
| Introduction | |
| Welcome | Wang Yiran, Secretary-General of Chinese Society of Astronautics |
| Part 1: Astronomy from the Moon | |
| China: Wang Jing, National Astronomical Observatories Chinese Academy of Sciences | Lunar Astronomy with the LUT on Chang’e-3 lander, Future Projects |
| Southeast Asia: Hakim Malasan, Bosscha Observatory, Inst. of Technology Bandung | Indonesia Future Astronomy and Astronomy from the Moon |
| Hawai`i: Steve Durst, International Lunar Observatory Association | ILO-1 Galaxy First Light Imaging |
| — Moderated Panel Discussion 1 | Canadensys Aerospace Corporation |
| Break / Media | |
| Part 2: International Human Moon Missions | |
| Canada: Christian Lange, Deputy Director, Exploration Strategic Planning, CSA | Planning for Canadian Payloads & Technologies for Missions towards the Moon |
| China: Guo Linli, Inst. of Manned Space System Engineering, CAST | China Lunar Base Conceptual Design and Application |
| USA: Andrew Aldrin, Director, Buzz Aldrin’s ShareSpace Foundation | USA / International Human Moon Missions |
| Europe | |
| — Moderated Panel Discussion 2 | |
| Conclusions / Looking Forward |
Presentations:
Hakim Malasan, Bosscha Observatory, Inst. of Technology Bandung Indonesia Future Astronomy and Astronomy from the Moon
Steve Durst, International Lunar Observatory Association ILO-1 Galaxy First Light Imaging
Steve Durst, Global Networking Forum Summary
Christian Lange, Deputy Director, Exploration Strategic Planning, CSA Planning for Canadian Payloads & Technologies for Missions towards the Moon
Guo Linli, Inst. of Manned Space System Engineering, CAST China Lunar Base Conceptual Design and Application
ILOA Moon South Pole Vision artwork
Chang’e-3 / LUT Pioneering Astronomy from the Moon poster
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Galaxy Forum China 2015 — Beijing
Wednesday, 9 September 2015 (2-5pm) @ NAOC, Beijing, China
Theme — Astronomy From The Moon: Further Establishing the New Frontier
The International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA), with the goal of advancing Galaxy 21st Century Education in every class, is organizing Galaxy Forum China 2015 – Astronomy From The Moon, on Wednesday 9 September 2015 at the multifunction hall at the Headquarters of the National Astronomical Observatories – Chinese Academy of Sciences (NAOC), in Beijing, China.
Below are some of the highlights from the program, which will be focused on providing inspiration and resources for education, exploration and enterprise to a public audience including Beijing’s leading high school science and humanities teachers. — Please contact ILOA for Participant Registration or Media Badge information (info@iloa.org / 1-808-885-3474 / China Mobile 86-136-2106-9047)
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Prof. Jianyan Wei Astronomer, LUT and SVOM Principal Investigator, NAOC |  |
Steve Durst Founding Director and Chairman of ILOA; Publisher and Editor of Space Age Publishing Co. |
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Dr. R. Pierre Martin Assistant Prof. of Astronomy, University of Hawaii; ILOA Lunar Astronomy Team |  |
Dr. Jing Wang Astronomer, LUT Scientist, NAOC |
ILOA: Independent International Moon Missions for Science and Education Cooperation and Commercial Cis-lunar Enterprise Development
The ILOA, pursuing a series of Moon-based observatory missions to complement Earth-based and Space-based astronomy, seeks to advance Galaxy Imaging for 21st century astronomy and education with its ILO-1 flagship 2-meter radio antenna mission to Malapert Mountain 86ºS 2.7ºE near the Moon’s South Pole – as well as with the ILO-X precursor mission aboard a GLXP lander, and a Human Service Mission to the ILO-1 / robotic village new world frontier.
ILOA now collaborates with the NAOC Lunar Ultraviolet Telescope at Mare Imbrium 44°N 20°W aboard the China Chang’e-3 Moon Lander, conducting operational Astronomy / Galaxy observations from the Moon, and intends to build on the pioneering successes of this project.
More than 40 years since the Far Ultraviolet Camera / Spectrograph operated on the Descartes Highlands by NASA Apollo 16 Commander and ILOA Director Emeritus John Young in April 1972, ILOA is drawing together resources from across the planet to reclaim humanity’s place as a multi world species.
ILOA sponsors the Galaxy Forum program around the world to advance 21st century science and education and to identify and secure support for ILOA mission realization.
Details of the Event:
| Title | Galaxy Forum China 2015 – Beijing: Astronomy from the Moon |
| Date/Time | Wednesday, 9 September 2015 / 2:00pm – 5:00pm with break |
| Location | NAOC Multi-Function Hall, A20 Datun Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China |
| Presenters | Jianyan Wei, NAOC – LUT Findings and Performance
R. Pierre Martin, Univ. of Hawaii-Hilo – Exploring Galaxies… From The Moon Steve Durst, ILOA / Space Age Publishing – 21st Century Education, Exploration & Enterprise TBD, ILOA on behalf of Dr. Christian Sallaberger, Canadensys Aerospace Corp.,– ILO-1 / Canadensys Moon South Pole Observatory TBD – NAOC LUT Team TBD – NAOC LUT Team |
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International Lunar Observatory Association ILOA is an interglobal enterprise incorporated in Hawaii as a 501(c)(3) non-profit to expand human knowledge of the Cosmos through observation from our Moon and to participate in internationally cooperative lunar base build-out, with Aloha – the spirit of Hawai`i. It sponsors, with affiliate Space Age Publishing Co., an education and outreach program known as Galaxy Forums. These are public events with presentations, panel discussions and attendee participation. Efforts are made to integrate local cultures, perspectives, and traditional knowledge. Galaxy Forums have been held in Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, Africa, Chile, Brazil, Kansas and New York.
Thank you — Aloha!
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Galaxy Forum China 2013 – Beijing
Sunday 22 September 2013 (1:30-5:00pm) @ Room 308, China National Convention Center
With theme “Human Moon Missions: Giant Steps Into The Galaxy”, the International Lunar Observatory Association (ILOA) joined IAC scientists, explorers and entrepreneurs to consider 21st Century education and enterprise at Galaxy Forum China 2013 – Beijing. ILOA, based in Hawai`i and an IAF member, supports human understanding of the Cosmos through observation from our Moon and hosts Galaxy Forums to help develop this understanding and realize its 4 Moon missions – robotic and human.
A fusion of astrophysics and astronautics, the ILOA Galaxy Forum previews Human Moon intentions of major spacefaring nations China, India, Russia and Japan, of nations with rising lunar aspirations Brazil, Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, France, Germany, Canada, amongst others, and of the remarkable enterprises at the forefront of the global Lunar Renaissance: ILOA, Golden Spike Company, Shackleton Energy Company, Google Lunar X-Prize competitors.
Galaxy Forums are public events with presentations, panel discussions and attendee participation. Efforts are made to integrate local cultures, perspectives, and traditional knowledge. Galaxy Forums have been held in Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Canada, China, India, Southeast Asia, Japan, Europe, Africa, Chile, Brazil, Kansas and New York.
Galaxy & Moon: Space Exploration and Astronomy Frontiers — Dr. Jin Zhu of Beijing Planetarium
UV Camera Aboard Chang’e-3 Moon Lander — P.I. Prof. Jianyan Wei of NAOC
Lunar PALACE — Leyuan Li, PHD Candidate of Beihang University
Future of Korea Space Program — Dr. Joo-jin Lee, Fmr. President of KARI
(coming soon)
Proposal for Human Mission to Earth-Moon L2 — Tatsuhiro Nozue of Japan Manned Space Systems Corp
Brazil National Space Program 2013-2021 — Prof. Jose Monserrat, Director of Brazil Space Agency
ILOA Human Moon Missions and 21st Century Education, Exploration and Enterprise — Phil Merrell of ILOA
Golden Spike Company: An Overview — Dr. Alan Stern, President of GSC
Shackleton Energy Company: Fueling the Space Frontier — Jim Keravala, COO of SEC
Moon Express: Establish New Avenues for Commercial Space Activities — Dr. Bob Richards of Moon Express
[youtube http://youtu.be/s32_dELIftM&w=420&h=315]
The Galaxy Forum received page 2 coverage in the China Daily newspaper on Monday September 23.
(click for full size image)
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Galaxy Forum China 2011 – Beijing
Thursday 8 December 2011 (8:00am-5:00pm) @ National Astronomical Observatories of China
(Credit: ILOA, NAOC, SHAO, Lomberg)
This is our second major 2011 Galaxy Forum China and is planned to significantly advance 21st Century Education informing China’s educators, and thereby the next generation. We expect 100-150 Beijing / Hebei high school science teachers. The program for this event includes:
Professor Shuhua Ye of SHAO: New Planets and Life in Our Galaxy
Steve Durst of ILOA: The ILOA Galaxy First Light Imaging Program and Galaxy Exploration
Professor Xiangqun Cui of Nanjing IAOT: China 21st Century Astronomy LAMOST and DOME-A
Dr Ming Zhu of NAOC: China 21st Century Astronomy — FAST
Professor Ziyuan Ouyang of NAOC / CAS and Chang’e: China Chang’E Moon Activities, including Astronomy and Observation from the Moon
Professor Jiansheng Chen of NAOC: From Galileo Telescope to HST
Dr. Maohai Huang of NAOC: China 21st Century Astronomy — HSO and WSO
Artist Jon Lomberg of Hawai`i: Galaxy Garden
Guo Hongfeng Outreach Educator at NAOC: “Hands-on Universe” in China, Global
Teachers Panel Discussion, Q&A: Advancing Galaxy 21st Century Education in Every Class
Earlier this year we had over 400 participants attend the Galaxy Forum China, Shanghai on May 14. (Pictured below). Within China, there is extensive awareness of the importance of cutting-edge science education, specifically of the opportunities, benefits and incentives that result for students and for the country as a whole. There is also a growing national focus on space exploration as a suitable venue to demonstrate China’s technical and intellectual capabilities.
Here are links to Chinese language news reports about our event:
See our flier for the event below (click image for full-size view):
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Galaxy Forum China 2011 – Shanghai
Saturday 14 May 2011 @ The Shanghai Science Hall
(Credit: ILOA, SHAO)
We had a full house for this event. About 400 participants attended and a lively Panel Discussion culminated the event.
There were 4 featured presentations by selected experts.
Jon Lomberg, a world-renowned artist: Galaxy Garden as a Model for Galaxy Science and Eduction
Prof. Ye Shuhua, Former Director SHAO: Newly Discovered Planets & the Possibility of Life in our Galaxy
Steve Durst of the ILOA: The ILOA Galaxy First Light Imaging Program
A representative from the Shanghai Astronomical Observatory: SHAO Astronomy Education Program
Above Image – Middle Left – (From left to right: Moderator, Dr. Juntai Shen, Steve Durst, Prof. Ye Shuhua, Jon Lomberg, Dr. Lei Hao)
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Galaxy Forum China 2010 – Beijing
Saturday 14 August 2010 (4:10pm – 6:30pm) @ the Beijing Planetarium 23m Dome
This is the 3rd Galaxy Forum in China, with others planned in 2011 and beyond. Special thanks to Beijing Planetarium Director Jin Zhu, BJP Astronomy Educator Ziping Zhang and the BJP staff for their robust and generous planning, support and hosting of the Galaxy Forum event.
Click here to download English and Chinese press release (886 KB).
Presentations:
- Jon Lomberg, Space Artist, founder of Galaxy Garden: “Galaxy Garden: The World’s First Living Model of the Milky Way Galaxy” and “The Voyager Golden Record: A Portrait of Humanity“
- Steve Durst, Space Age Publishing Company, International Lunar Observatory Association – Founder: International Lunar Observatory (ILO) Galaxy First Light Imaging Program [with Chinese translations]. (4.27 MB)
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Galaxy Forum China 2009 – Beijing
8 October 2009 (2:00 – 5:00pm) @ Beijing Planetarium
Presentations:
- Jin Zhu: Director, Beijing Planetarium: Intro to Astronomy Education at Beijing Planetarium and in Mainland China (650 KB)
- Hans Starlife: “Cosmica” and Astronomy / Galaxy community outreach and education (3.86 MB)
- Zhou Xu: Dome A Antarctica Astronomy and Galaxy Research (6.98 MB)
- Steve Durst: ILO Galaxy First Light Imaging Program (4.19 MB)
- Panel discussion with attendee/participant interaction, with theme “Galaxy Education in the 21st Century”
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Galaxy Forum China 2008 – Beijing
25 October 2008 (3:00 – 5:00pm) @ Beijing Planetarium
Presentations:
- Steve Durst: ILO Galaxy First Light Imaging Program (6.39 MB)
- Maohai Huang: Galaxy Research and the Herschel Space Telescope
- Dongni Chen: A Garden of Galaxies