Meteorite Workshop – 11 Feb 2022

Date: 11th February 2022 (Friday)
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center – Dubai
Ages: 10+
Fees: AED 100 – 150 per student

This course is designed in a very simple, easy-to-understand language for beginners to have a basic introduction to a whole new world of rocks. By the end of the course, you will understand the difference between a meteor, meteoroid, and meteorite.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE: 

• What are Meteorites?
• Different types of space rocks
• What is a Meteor Shower?
• How to Find Meteorites?
• Why do we care about Meteorites?
• Meteorite or Meteorwrong?
• What will happen if an asteroid hits the Earth?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 

• Park entrance is AED 10 per car or AED 3 per person through Nol Card.
• You can purchase/recharge your Nol Card at the park gate.
• Masks are MANDATORY!
• Social distancing must be practiced at all times.
• 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.