Earth Hour: Iftar Under the Stars

Earth Hour is a global movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. Get away from the city lights and join us at Al Qudra Desert on the evening of the 25th of March for an Iftar under the stars program and to learn more about Earth Hour, our night sky, and observe different planets and objects through our telescopes.

Venus, Mars, & Moon Observation

Observe planets Venus and Mars and the Moon with us at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center on the 21st of June 2023.

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Perseids Meteor Shower 2023

The Perseids are one of the brighter meteor showers of the year. They occur every year between July 17 and August 24 and tend to peak around August 9-13. Join us on the 12th of August to witness the meteor shower.

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Upcoming Events & Activities

25Mar

Earth Hour: Iftar Under the Stars (Stargazing)

Al Qudra

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About Us

The Dubai Astronomy Group (DAG) was founded in the year 2000 to encourage and promote the study of Astronomy and its related fields in the Middle East region and beyond. Since its inception the group has grown in size and stature.

In its current capacity, as consultant and specialist in its field, the Dubai Astronomy Group enjoys a variety of relationships at senior government and private sector’s levels. The Group is involved in a number of high profile infrastructure and future tourism projects.

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