Dubai Astronomy Group

Organizer

Dubai Astronomy Group
Phone
+97142216603
Email
astro@dubaiastronomy.com
Website
http://dubaiastronomy.com
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Location

Al Thuraya Astronomy Center
Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park - Dubai
Website
http://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/

Date

12 Jun 2021
Expired!

Time

4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost

AED500.00

Labels

Beginner,
Intermediate

The Solar System Course

LEARNING THE BASICS OF ASTRONOMY & OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

This course is designed specifically with beginners and intermediate amateur astronomers in mind. Particular emphasis is placed on students who’ve never had an introduction to astronomy. The course is not intended to be technical but rather to deliver key nuggets of information regarding our solar system and is packed with interesting facts and activities. A practical observation session is one of the highlights of the course where students can observe planets first-hand.

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  • Date: 12th June 2021
  • Time: 4 – 8 PM
  • Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai
  • Age: Ages over 11+
  • Course Fee:
    • AED 500/- per person
    • AED 350/- for DAG Members

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Course Outline

  • Brief History (Geocentric vs Heliocentric views of the Solar System)
  • Overview of the Solar System – The Big Picture
  • Scale and Extent of the Solar System

The Inner Solar System

  • The Sun
    • Size and scale
    • Structure and composition
    • Magnetic field
  • Inner Planets
    • Sizes and Scale
    • Structure and Composition
    • Unique properties and more
  • Unique Earth
    • History and formation
    • The Moon and Earth
    • Gravitational Tides and Phases

The Outer Solar System

  • Outer Planets
    • Size and Scale
    • Structure and Composition
    • Unique properties and more
  • Dwarf Planets, Asteroids and KBO
  • Moons of Interest

Interactive Trivia

  • This interactive engagement with the students will help reinforce what they have learned through a fun process.

Planetarium Show

  • Enjoying the New Horizons Planetarium Show

Practical Observation

  • This session is designed to give students the incredible experience of viewing some of the planets live.

 

Important Information:

  • Entrance to Mushrif Park is AED 10 through Nol card.
  • You can purchase a Nol card at the park gate.
  • You can recharge your already existing Nol card at the gate.
  • Masks are MANDATORY!
  • Social distancing must be practiced at all times.
  • Tickets for this program is 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 membership ID card to be presented upon request.