Asteroid Day

• • Date: 30 June 2023 (Friday)
• • Time: 07:00 PM – 09:00 PM
• • Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center – Dubai
• • Fee: AED 40 – AED 60
• • Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/asteroid-day/

Join us on Friday, 30 June 2023, as we celebrate International Asteroid Day, an enlightening event dedicated to exploring the wonders of our celestial neighborhood. Prepare for an engaging and informative evening that will deepen your understanding of asteroids and their significance in our universe.

Event Ticket Fee:

• • General Tickets: AED 60
• • Kids (Under 13): AED 40
• • DAG/SAP Members: Free

Event Schedule:

• • 07:00 PM – Event Introduction
• • 07:10 PM – Talk: What is Asteroid Day
  • •       • Formation of the Solar System
    •       • Small Solar System Bodies
    •       • Asteroid Belt
    •       • Near Earth Asteroids
    •       • Dart Mission – First step in planetary defense
    •       • Why Asteroid research is crucial?
• • 08:00 PM – Asteroid Observation through Telescopes (Ceres & Pallas)
• • 08:30 PM – Planet Observation (Venus & Mars)
• • Phone photography of celestial objects through the telescopes

READ IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT HERE: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/asteroid-day/