The Bosscha Observatory 💫

 THE BOSSCHA

History

The Bosscha Observatory (formerly known as Bosscha Sterrenwacht) was built at the initiation of Karel Albert Rudolf (K.A.R.) Bosscha. Assisted by his nephew, R.A. Kerkhoven and a Dutch East Indies astronomer, Joan George Erardus Gijsbertus Voûte, Bosscha gathered interested people to form an association that would realize the idea of ​​building an observatory.

At a meeting on 12 September 1920 at the Homann Hotel in Bandung, the Dutch East Indies Astronomical Association or Nederlandsch-Indische Sterrenkundige Vereniging (NISV) was formed which had the specific goal of "establishing and maintaining an astronomical observatory in the Dutch East Indies, and advancing the science of astronomy".

Karel Bosscha was willing to be the main funder and promised to provide assistance in purchasing telescopes. As an appreciation for the services of K.A.R. Bosscha was in the construction of this observatory, so the name Bosscha was immortalized as the name of this observatory. Bosscha Observatory was inaugurated on January 1, 1923.

Bosscha Observatory Vision

1. The formation of an Indonesian nation that is intelligent and understands its place and trust in the universe.

2. Significant contributions from Indonesian scientists to the advancement of astronomy and astrophysics science.

Bosscha Observatory Mission

1. Implement the Tri Dharma of Higher Education as stipulated by the Bandung Institute of Technology.

2. Become a leader and leader in the advancement of astronomy and astrophysics in Indonesia.

3. Contribute to the advancement of astronomy and astrophysics in the world.

4. Become a mainstay in astronomy and astrophysics education and its use in Indonesia and regional areas.

The Bosscha Observatory (pronounced: boska) is one of the oldest star research sites in Indonesia, which was built in 1922 and completed the following year. It is located in Lembang, Bandung Regency, at the foot of Mount Tangkubanperahu which is at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level.

Bosscha Observatory is the oldest modern observatory in Indonesia, and one of the oldest in Asia.