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Saturn at Opposition 2021
02/08/2021 @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
د.إ30.00 – د.إ70.00
Date: 2nd of August, 2021
Time: 7:30 PM onward
Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai
Saturn and its rings will be paying a ‘close’ visit to Earth Monday 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.
Join Dubai Astronomy Group to observe the Saturn Opposition at the Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai.
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 membership ID card to be presented upon request.