A partial solar eclipse is a rare event that occurs when the Moon comes between the Sun and Earth, but the Moon only partially covers the Sun’s disk. During a partial solar eclipse, the Moon, the Sun, and Earth don't align in a perfectly straight line, and the Moon casts only the outer part of […]
Join us at Al Qudra Desert on the evening of the 18th of Nov 2022 to learn more about our night sky and observe different planets and objects through our telescopes with a chance of observing a meteor shower. Date: 18 Nov 2022 (Friday Night) Time: 10 PM - 3 AM Location: Al Qudra Desert […]
Join us at Al Qudra Desert on the evening of the 14th of Dec 2022 to witness the Geminids Meteor Shower, learn more about our night sky, observe different planets and objects through our telescopes, and more! Date: 14 Dec 2022 (Wednesday night) Time: 08:00 PM - 12:00 AM Location: Al Qudra Desert - […]
Keep your children active during the winter break holidays with exciting and innovative activities with professional instructors in a safe environment. Our programs are designed to educate and elevate young minds. From learning how to identify objects in the night sky and operating the Al Thuraya observatory to learning everything about telescopes! Join us for […]
Join us at Al Qudra Desert on the evening of the 3rd of Jan and the morning of the 4th to learn more about our night sky, observe different planets and objects through our telescopes, and possibly see the Quadrantids Meteor Shower! Date: 3 Jan 2022 (Tuesday night) Time: 11:00 PM - 04:00 AM […]
The comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) will be at its closest to the sun since the last ice age before it swings past Earth in February. Join us to observe the comet at Al Qudra Desert on the 4th of Feb 2023. EVENT DETAILS: Date: 04 Feburary 2023 Time: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM Location: Al […]
Date: 25 March 2023 (Saturday night) Time: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Al Qudra Desert - Dubai Fee: AED 80 - AED 180 Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/earth-hour-iftar-under-the-stars/ Earth Hour is a global movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. Get away from the city lights and join us at Al […]
Join us for the Space & Robotics Spring Camp at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center where we’ll dive into the world of Robotics, Astronomy, 3D Printing, Telescopes, and more! Sibling/Friend/DAG Member discounts available* Date: 28 - 30 April 2023 Time: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park Ages: 7 - 15 […]
Join us at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center on the evening of the 5th of May to learn more about our night sky and observe the Penumbral Lunar Eclipse! Date: 5 May 2023 (Friday) Time: 07:00 PM - 10:00 PM Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center - Dubai Fee: AED 40 - AED 60 *In case […]
• Date: 27 May 2023 • Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM • Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center - Dubai • Age: 12+ • Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/physics-of-telescopes-course/ . This course goes beyond the simple yet important explanations of the workings of telescopes. We will go deep inside and understand the laws of physics that govern the […]
Date: 30 June 2023 (Friday) Time: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center - Dubai Fee: AED 40 - AED 60 Register: https://althurayaastronomycenter.ae/asteroid-day/ Join us on Friday, 30 June 2023, as we celebrate International Asteroid Day, an enlightening event dedicated to exploring the wonders of our celestial neighborhood. Prepare for an engaging […]
Date: 10 - 13 July 2023 Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park Ages: 7 - 14 Register: Click here Join us for an exciting and educational adventure at Kids Space Camp! Designed for children aged 7 to 14 years old, this four-day camp will ignite their curiosity about […]
