Saturn at Opposition

Date: 14th of August 2022
Time: 7:00 PM onward
Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/saturn-at-opposition/

Saturn and its rings will be paying a ‘close’ visit to Earth Sunday night. Saturn is at ‘opposition’ that day, meaning the planet and the sun are on opposite sides of the Earth. That also means the ringed planet is as close to the Earth as it gets all year long.

Event Program: 

• – Lecture explaining the Opposition of Saturn
• – Q & A Session
• – Telescope Observation
• – Astrophotography of the planet using a phone

Important Information:

• – Masks are MANDATORY!
• – Social distancing must be practiced at all times.
• – Entry inside Mushrif Park is AED 10 per car or AED 3 per person through Nol Card.
• – You can purchase/recharge your already existing Nol Card at the park gate.
• – Tickets for this program are LIMITED!
• – Please bring the hard copy or soft copy of the event ticket email to ensure a smooth and fast check-in.
• – Dubai Astronomy Group paid members are requested to bring their digital membership ID card to be presented upon request.