The Big Boy-Scout

During the last (first) trip of Unawe Indonesia, the team should took a long detour south, from Jogjakarta to East Java, since the the main road between the provinces was closed by flood. It took thrice the normal time if we use the main road. During the trip we pass the town of Pacitan, the hometown of the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudoyono.

Pacitan is the small town on a bay in the calm area of southern part of Java on the Indian Ocean. This is well known as the town of 1001 caves. But, we were not on vacation trip actually, since merely a detour trip. Nevertheless, there was still exciting experiences on the trip, since, .. surprise surprise .. we were greeted by many many boysouts of the nearby schools. Just like we are honorable guests. How could it be? We did not plan to visit the area nor want to be welcomed in such that manner. Even, we were escorted by the police!

Wonder Woman From Java

Who will play Wonder Woman in the blockbuster movie? One can name Eva Longoria, Sandra Bullock, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lucy Lawless, or legendary Lynda Carter, or name any actress that might fit the profile, nevertheless, that wonder woman is merely another fictional character from DC(TM)verse.

So, there is no wonder woman exist? In reality, wonder wome(a)n do(es) exist. Of course, without the indestructible bracelet and golden lasso, but she does exist, believe me. Maybe she cannot deflect bullets nor fly with mini suit, yet they know how to acrobat to survive. If you are not believe in me, see these pictures:

Mobile Planetarium of Unawe Indonesia

What if the sky was shroud with cloud for astronomy? Surely no gazing, since nothing to display in the sky. However, there is another option if the situation is not very good for sky-gazing. So, for basic education about the sky, Planetarium is everyone favorite. True, even, planetarium is the most attractive attraction during the last journey of Unawe Indonesia.

The Pilot Project of Unawe Indonesia

During the New Year Holiday, between Dec, 28th 2007 – Jan, 1st 2008, a group of astronomers of Indonesia from different background, working together for the first time in the Pilot Project of Unawe Indonesia. For this preliminary project, they try to travel around some places in Java Island. This expedition called as : Trans-Java Star Party 2007-2008.