Stargazing Party

Join Dubai Astronomy Group for a family friendly night under the stars at Al Qudra Desert Dubai on 12th August 2019. Observe the majestic planets of the Solar System, Jupiter and Saturn and the beauty of almost close-to-full Moon through the telescope. And as the Earth passes through the long trail left by Comet Swift-Tuttle, spectators can expect to see few fireballs of the most popular meteor shower of the year ‘The Perseid Meteor Shower’.

PLEASE NOTE:
Due to the moon light, visibility is expected to be very low for the meteor shower.

Date: 12th August 2019
Time: 10PM – 4AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert Dubai

Activities:
• Talk and Q&A session.
• Decoding the night sky
• Telescopic Observation of Jupiter and Saturn.
• Telescopic Observation of Moon.

Early Bird offer till 4th Aug
• Adult: AED 90
• Child: AED 50
• DAG Member: AED 50 (you must have valid membership of International/Associate/Student category and valid membership ID card to avail this discount).

Normal Registration till 11th Aug 2019
• Adult: AED 120
• Child: AED 70 (Under 13)
• DAG Member: AED 50 (you must have valid membership of International/Associate/Student category and valid membership ID card to avail this discount)

Late Registration 12th Aug 2019 till 3pm
• Adult: AED 240
• Child: AED 140
• DAG Member: AED 50 (you must have valid membership of International/Associate/Student category and valid membership ID card to avail this discount)

Note:
• As the Stargazing is on the same date as the Perseid meteor shower, due to the moon light, visibility is expected to be low for the meteor shower.
• The venue for the event is at Al Qudra, Dubai. A precise location map will be sent to you by email after you register for the program.
• Transportation is upon you for your convenience.
• No need to have a 4×4 car, though recommended.
• Although some mats will be available, you are requested to carry any necessities you might deem necessary over the period of the event (snacks, water, mats, seats etc.)
• You are requested to bring your Emirates ID or any valid document with you to be presented at the meeting point upon request.
• Dubai Astronomy Group members are requested to bring their membership card to be presented upon request.