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Planetary Alignment Viewing Event (DAY 1)
January 25 @ 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
د.إ100.00 – د.إ150.00
Date: 25 January 2025 (Saturday)
Time: 06:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Fee: AED 100 – AED 150
Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/planetary-alignment-viewing-event/
Join us for a magical night under the stars at the Planetary Alignment Viewing Event on 25th January from 6 PM to 10 PM at Al Qudra Desert. Witness the rare alignment of planets like Saturn, Jupiter, Venus, and Mars, with the possibility of spotting Uranus and Neptune. Enjoy telescopic views and expert-guided insights into this breathtaking celestial event. Don’t miss out!
A planetary alignment occurs when multiple planets in the solar system appear to line up in the sky. This rare celestial event happens when planets move into a straight or near-straight formation as seen from Earth. During an alignment, these planets come together in close proximity, creating a stunning visual display in the night sky. While each planet continues to follow its own orbit, from our vantage point on Earth, they seem to align, offering a unique opportunity to observe these distant worlds in harmony.
Program Fee:
- General Ticket: AED 150/-
- Kids (Under 13) Ticket: AED 120/-
- DAG Members: AED 100/-
Event Program:
- 06:00 PM – Event intro
- 06:30 PM – Talk about the Planetary Alignment
- 07:00 PM – Q&A Session
- 08:00 PM – Sky Mapping Session (Decoding the constellations in the night sky)
- Telescope Observation throughout the night of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and potentially Neptune and Uranus.
- Phone photography through the telescopes with the assistance of the telescope operators.