Exploring the Mystery of Universe at Bosscha Observatory
If you take a fancy for revealing the knowledge mystery of universe, or simply want to see the beauty of space objects, Bosscha Observatory is one of alternative choices to visit. The observatory is located at Lembang, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; about 15km from Bandung City. Bosscha included in special tourism object, that is science and technological tourism object. This is where we can be absorbed in the amazing beauty of universe and at the same time experience a learning process about the outer space. Bosscha has attracted so many visitors and added the charms of Bandung City which was often called “Paris van Java”.
Historically, the name “Bosscha” was given as a homage to Karel Albert Rudolf Bosscha who is the main sponsor in the construction of this observatory. The observatory was built by Nederlandsch-Indische Sterrenkundige Vereeniging (NISV) or the Dutch-Indies Astronomy Association. Initial meeting of NISV in 1920 resulted in the agreement to build an observatory with purpose to develop astronomy in the Dutch-Indies. At the moment Mr Bosscha had the kindness to fund the erection and promised to give the aid for purchasing the astronomical telescope. He and Mr J Voute went to Germany to order Bamberg Telescope and Carl Zeiss Double Refractor. At November 26, 1928; several months after Zeiss telescope installation building finished, Mr Bosscha passed away. At October 17, 1951 NISV gave over this observatory to the Indonesian Government. After Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) stood in 1959, Bosscha became part of ITB and functioned as the research institution managed by Astronomy Department of ITB.
