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-Why to join DAG ?

-Services - lectures - Courses

-Resources - online lectures from CALTECH ( very good - members )

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You can contact us on :

Hasan Ahmad ALHariri : 97150 6246172 / Yousef Abdullah : 97150 4621818


  

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8th Jan 2009, this day is to be remembered very well in history of our group, as Thuraya (Satellite Telecom) company have gifted us very valuable tool 16"Mead lx400 telescope,

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Mr. Ali Saeed Al Mazrooei – Chief Technology Officer over whelmed us with his generosity and support, our hearty thanks to him and Thuraya for this precious contribution.

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The Telescope will be named after the company THURAYA, as well the observatory, as gratitude sing from DAG, the scope will be installed temporarily in our facility at New World Pvt School, later to be shifted to our remote observatory, inauguration and observation plan will be announced soon.

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Spceial thanks extend to our treasurer Mr. Ahmad Mohd Al Madani who has facilitated this valuable process.

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Welcome to Dubai Astronomy Group web site

The Dubai Astronomy Group aims to promote the study of astronomy and related fields.

Membership is open to anyone having an interest in astronomy or related subjects (Standard Membership is totaly free).
Membership includes benefits, such as internet access to our library of astronomy, lectures, Stargazing,  and use of equipment including telescopes, cameras, and other equipment.

To become DAG member just click on register on top at right hand, fill in the form and start with exploring the universe, best luck for every one.

Do not Hesitate to Call us for any help about astronomy

New update:

Visitors and members of DAG, many new features have been added to our site, please explore it and tell us your opinions.

Tools:

-          Translator – 15 Language including Arabic

-          Dictionary

-          World time

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 Google Earth

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Astro Mart

   - Telescopes for sale

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   - Astronomy Kits


  

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9th Gulf Colloquium - Thursday, March 12, 2009

9th Gulf Colloquium, March 28 and 29, 2009

 

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Astronomy Day at University of Sharjah - Thursday, March 12, 2009

Astronomy Day at University of Sharjah, Open event all members are invited, 23 for Female, 24 for Males.

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Comet Lulin - Thursday, February 05, 2009
Comet Lulin (C/2007 N3), discovered in 2007 by a Strait-bridging team of astronomers from Taiwan and China, is swinging around the sun and approaching Earth. Right now, Comet Lulin is gliding through the constellation Libra in the southeastern sky before dawn. It glows like an 7th magnitude star, so a mid-sized backyard telescope is required to see it. Visibility will improve in February as the Earth-comet distance shrinks. At closest approach (0.41 AU) on February 24th, the comet should brighten to about 5th magnitude--dimly visible to the unaided eye and an easy target for binoculars. Surprises are possible. The hyperbolic orbit of Comet Lulin suggests this could be the comet's first visit to the inner solar system. How it will react to increasing sunlight is anyone's guess.
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Annular Solar Eclipse Jan 26 - Tuesday, January 20, 2009

First Solar Eclipse of 2009 will occurs on 26 Jan, It will NOT be visible from Dubai or M E.

During this year, two solar and four lunar eclipses occur as follows:

 

Meteor showers
2009 Meteor Showers

The next meteor shower is the Lyrids in the evening of April 21/22, 2009.

Name Date of Peak Moon Phase
Quadrantids January 3, morning First quarter
Lyrids night of April 21/22 near new Moon
Eta Aquarids May 5 Sets around 4 a.m.
Perseids August 12, morning/evening Rises around midnight
Orionids October 21, morning Near new Moon
Leonids night of November 17/18, morning New Moon
Geminids night of December 13/14 Near new Moon
 

Partial Lunar Eclipse - Monday, July 28, 2008
Partial Lunar Eclipse 16 August 2008, will be visible from UAE from 11:35 to 2:44, DAG will observer the event from 9:30 PM to 2AM, all are invited.
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Perseids meteor shower - Thursday, July 24, 2008
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The next meteor shower is the Perseid on August 12, 2008, we are inviting everyone to join us for free observation trip to desert area, please call 0506246172 for more details.

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Solar Eclipse 1st August - Thursday, July 24, 2008
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A partial solar eclipse will be visible from Dubai, we will observe the event from Wellington school, all are invited to join us, the event will start at 1:30 PM Friday 1st August 2008, please call 0506246172 for more details.
event start : 2:41:26.1
reach Max : 3:28:05
event end  : 4:11:26
Maximum Obscuration:12.79%
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Annular Solar Eclipse 7th Feb 2008 - Wednesday, January 16, 2008
The first solar eclipse of 2008 occurs at the Moon's ascending node in Capricornus. An annular eclipse will be visible from a wide track, that traverses Antarctica and southern regions of the Pacific Ocean. A partial eclipse will be seen within the much larger path of the Moon's penumbral shadow, which includes the southeastern third of Australia, all of New Zealand and most of Antarctica , this eclipse will not be visible from UAE or M.E.  
Lunar Eclipse on 20 Feb - Wednesday, January 16, 2008
A total eclipse of the Moon occurs during the night of Wednesday, February 20/21, 2008. The entire event is visible from South America and most of North America as well as Western Europe, Africa, and western Asia   read more...
Astronomy Course for 2008 - Monday, December 17, 2007
Astronomy course schedule for 2008 is out, Basic, Advance and Advance 2, registertion is by mail: hasan@dubaiastronomy.com  
Partial solar eclipse - Friday, September 07, 2007
A partial solar eclipse will occure on 11 Spet 2007,Its visibility is confined to parts of South America, Antarctica and the South Atlantic only, it will NOT be visible from our region, the event will start 17:25 till 21:36 Dubai Local time.   read more...
Visibility of Ramadan Crescent 1428 - Monday, September 03, 2007

The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 11 September 2007) at 12:44 UT.

Sighting the new crescent on (Tuesday 11 September 2007) and on (Wednesday 12 September 2007) is shown in following link

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Symposium - Monday, September 03, 2007

We invite you to attend “Astronomical Implementation in Islamic legislation Symposium”, in Dubai Islamic affairs dept. on 5th of September 2007 from 7PM to 9 PM, please see the program at our web site first page, gifts will be awarded for attendees, and the symposium will be in Arabic language only.

For more information please contact Mr. Tariq: 0504874817

 

Preside meteor shower - Saturday, August 11, 2007
Preside Metoer shower observing trip out of Dubai (60 KM) on 12 August, gathering location is Emirate Coop Society at Towar 3 area, at 7:30 PM, all are invited.  
Lunar Eclipse - Friday, August 03, 2007

On  August 28th there will be total Lunar eclipse, it will be visible from Australia, Japan, parts of Asia and most of the Americas, but not from Africa, Europe or Middle East. Pacific observers are favored, The event begins 54 minutes past midnight PDT (0754 UT) on August 28th when the Moon enters Earth's shadow

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Astronomy at Dubai Children City - Sunday, June 17, 2007
From 21 to 27 of July DAG will organize Astronomy Gallery , Astronomy talks and Planets Observation at Dubai Children City, All are invited , see 
 

Venus occultation by the Moon - Monday, June 04, 2007
On 18 June Planet Venus will be occultated by the moon, at 19:00 we will geathered to observer it at Mumzer, the event will start at 7:55 PM and over at 8:55PM, Everyone is invited to join us, click for loaction details below the picture

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NASA Updates Shuttle Prelaunch Events and Countdown Details
News conferences, events and operating hours for the news center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, Fla., have been updated for the launch of space shuttle Endeavour.

NASA Astronaut Starts Agency's First Bilingual Twitter
NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez, set to fly aboard space shuttle Discovery in August, is providing insights about his training on Twitter in both English and Spanish. It will be the agency's first bilingual Twitter.

NASA's Fermi Telescope Probes Dozens of Pulsars
With NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope, astronomers now are getting their best look at those whirling stellar cinders known as pulsars.

NASA's LRO Spacecraft Sends First Lunar Images to Earth
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter, or LRO, has transmitted its first images since reaching lunar orbit June 23.

Astronauta de Nasa Comienza el Primer Twitter Biling?e de la Agencia Espacial
El astronauta de NASA Jos? Hern?ndez, quien volar? a bordo del Transbordador Espacial Discovery en Agosto, nos permitir? ver los detalles de su entrenamiento por medio de un "Twitter" en Ingles y en Espa?ol

Space Station Appearing Nationwide Over July 4 Weekend
As America celebrates its 233rd birthday this holiday weekend, there will be an extra light in the sky along with the fireworks.

NASA TV to Broadcast Space Station Crew's Move of Return Craft
Three members of the International Space Station crew will board a Soyuz spacecraft attached to the station and move it to a different docking port on Thursday, July 2. The journey will be broadcast live on NASA Television.

NASA, Japan Release Most Complete Topographic Map of Earth
NASA and Japan released a new digital topographic map of Earth Monday that covers more of our planet than ever before.

NASA Holds Test to Verify Endeavour Tank Repairs
NASA will conduct a tanking test at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, July 1, to ensure repairs to space shuttle Endeavour's external fuel tank were successful.

NASA Sets Briefing With Members of First Six-Person Station Crew
NASA will hold a media briefing at 1 p.m. CST, Wednesday, March 4, with the International Space Station residents who will usher in an era of six-person crews.

  

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 1st Stargazing Minimize

More than 150 members turned out this 1st Stargazing party, it was superb event,

  • Observing Moon , Venus , Mercury and Jupiter conjunction .
  • Observing Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Mercury by telescope
  • Identifing constellations, north star
  • Observing passing satellite (Hubble Space Telescope)
  • Observing some deep sky objects, M42, M45 and M31

Special thanks to all who have participated in this event, specially to our members.

This event was in cooperation with Star Peace Org. represent by Irene, we had sync coversation on phone from Iran Qashem island, this was very special occation : 2 countries and once Sky, first activity in IYA2009

 

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