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Stargazing Party | Observing the Autumn Sky
17/09/2022 @ 9:00 PM - 18/09/2022 @ 9:00 PM
د.إ80.00 – د.إ200.00
Date: 17 Sep 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 9 PM – 2 AM
Location: Jebel Jais – Ras Al Khaimah
Fee: AED 200 – AED 100
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/observing_the_autumn_sky/
Join us at the top of Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah to experience the Autumn Sky and its marvels. We will be learning about Arabian Astronomy, analyzing the night sky, observing the planets through telescopes, and much more!
This event is in collaboration with RAK Tourism Authority.
EVENT TICKET FEE:
- General Tickets: AED 200
- Kids (Under 13): AED 150
- DAG Members: AED 100
– We can provide financial aid for DAG Members’ family members. Call or WhatsApp +971 4 221 6603 for support.
EVENT PROGRAM:
- 09:00 PM – Introduction
- 09:15 PM – Introduction to Astronomy Talk
- 11:00 PM – Arabian Astronomy/Sky Mapping Session (Stories about the Constellations)
- 11:30 PM – Q & A Session
- Telescope Observation all throughout the evening (Moon, Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, and deep sky objects)
- Phone photography of celestial objects through the telescopes
- 12:00 PM – Astrophotography Session (Optional to those who are interested)
TRANSPORTATION DETAILS:
Pick-up time: 06:00 PM (17 Sep 2022)
Pick-up location: Centerpoint (Rashidiya) Metro Station
Transportation fee: AED 80/- per person
Transportation Schedule:
- 05:30 PM – Pick up from Centerpoint Metro Station
- 06:00 PM – Depart from Centerpoint Metro Station
- 09:00 PM – Arrival at the Event Location
- 09:10 PM – Event Start
- 02:00 AM – Event End
- 02:20 AM – Depart from Event Location
- 04:20 AM – Drop off at Centerpoint Metro Station
Find all the important event details here: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/observing_the_autumn_sky/