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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 futures have been added to our site, please explore it and tell us your opinions.
Tools:
- Translator – 15 Language including Arabic
- Dictionary
- World time
Weather
- International Weather forecast
- Real Time world weather and cloud cover
NASA TV
- NASA TV Channel – Watch news and latest Space updates
Google Earth
- Explore Dubai and world with Google Earth on our observation site page
Geology
- Watch Earthquakes as it’s foldout round the world
Quran
- Flash based beautiful full Quran and tafseer
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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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Meteor Showers - Friday, May 04, 2007
The next meteor shower is the Eta Aquarids on May
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| Quadrantids |
January 4 |
Full Moon |
| Lyrids |
April 22 |
Evening crescent |
| Eta Aquarids |
May 6 |
Morning gibbous |
| Delta Aquarids |
July 28 |
Full Moon |
| Perseids |
August 13 |
New Moon |
| Orionids |
October 21 |
Evening gibbous |
| Leonids |
November 18 |
Evening gibbous |
| Geminids |
December 14 |
Evening crescent |
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NASA News |
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NASA Successfully Completes First Series of Ares Engine Tests
The J-2X engine will power the upper stages of the Ares I and Ares V rockets.
NASA to Announce Education Initiative at San Jose Future Forum
NASA Deputy Administrator Shana Dale will announce a significant new education initiative at a NASA Future Forum on May 14 at The Tech Museum of Innovation in San Jose, Calif.
NASA Awards Contract for Ares I Mobile Launcher
NASA's Kennedy Space Center has awarded a contract to Hensel Phelps of Orlando, Fla., for the construction of the Ares I mobile launcher for the Constellation Program.
NASA and JAXA to Conduct Joint Research on Sonic Boom Modeling
NASA and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) intend to conduct joint research on sonic boom modeling.
NASA Network Connects Students for Web Retrospective Series
As part of NASA's 50th anniversary celebration, the Digital Learning Network will host a series of live webcasts with students across the country May 13-21.
NASA to Update Media About Constellation Program Progress
NASA will host a media teleconference on Thursday, May 15, at 2 p.m. EDT, to provide an overview of progress made in the last few months and work ahead for NASA's Constellation Program.
Exhaling for Exploration: Scientists Test Lunar Breathing System
Imagine yourself hip-to-hip, shoulder-to-shoulder, inside a room the size of a walk-in closet for eight hours with five people you just met.
Students Make the Ultimate Long Distance Call to the Space Station
Students from coast to coast will have the opportunity to make an out of this world call to the International Space Station on Monday, May 12, from 11:20 a.m. to 11:40 a.m. CDT.
NASA Rolls Out New Artifact Loan Program With Space Shuttle Tires
With the help of the space shuttle program, NASA kicks off a new artifact loan program for museums, planetariums, and other organizations.
Weiler Assumes Official Role as NASA Science Chief
Administrator Michael Griffin announced Wednesday that Ed Weiler will remain as NASA's associate administrator for the agency's Science Mission Directorate. Weiler was named interim chief of the directorate March 26.
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Nice Image of Moon by our Pro member Kaizad, using 60mm refractor and Canon Powershot A520
Beutiful production by Mr. Yousef Marhoon
PINK FLOYD SPACE TRAVEL
New Imgaes from Rouzbeh using Philips Tu webcam and W.Optics 80 APO from Iran
M33 Galaxy
M31 Galaxy
HorseHead Nebula
Seven Sisters with the Losmandy mount and ST-2000 with autoguiding and the 66mm, total of 50 minutes exposure (5 x 10) by Our Pro Member Mr Rouzbeh from Tehran (Iran)
Special thanks to our member Mr.Ahmad Fadhel and his wife Um Mohd for this image of the sun from Iraq ( this image is part of there PhD thises on Sun spot )
Many thanks to our Pro member Mr Rouzbeh for this image of planet Jupiter :
Thanks to our Vis President Mr Yousef Marhoon for these magnificent images,
this images was taken with Takahshi FSQ102 & SBIG XT2000
M16 Eagle Nebula
this images was taken with Takahshi FSQ102, and Canon 20D.
M31 , Andromeda Galaxy
M42, Orion Nebula
M45, Pleadus Open Cluster
Machols Comet 2005
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