Astronomy is one of the few sciences where amateurs can conduct an active role, particularly in discovering and monitoring transient phenomena, such as comets, novae and supernovae.
Do you want to observe the sky? Participate in interesting field trips and star parties? Watch movies and shows about astronomy? This is the perfect chance for you to learn about the Science of Astronomy, and also enjoy your time. The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) will initiate the Amateur Astronomy Club (AAC), where the amateur astronomers can practice astronomy for interest and enjoyment, under the supervision of the PSC.
For additional information, please contact the PSC
Telephone: +(203) 4839999; Extension: 2350, 2351
Fax: + (203) 4820464
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27 February 2020
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30 January 2020
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19 December 2019
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11 November 2019
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17 October 2019
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26 September 2019
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Black Holes
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22 August 2019
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حالة جديدة وموضوع جديد فالأمسية الفلكية لهذا الشهر وهو الاسترشاد بما جاء فى القرآن الكريم فيما يخص موضوع التأريخ الكوني. يحدثنا الدكتور حسنى حمدان عن هذا الموضوع؛ ضيف الأمسية لهذا الشهر أستاذ متفرغ بجامعة المنصورة وله لقاءات تليفزيونية عديدة حول موضوع الإعجاز العلمي فى الآيات الكونية.
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20 July 2019
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This month, 50 years ago, on July 20, US astronaut Neil Armstrong was the first to touch the surface of the moon on Apollo 11 mission in 1969, back then the New York Times published poetry by the American poet Archibald Cronkite. He said: “The people who will succeed us after 500 years will see the landing on the moon one of the most remarkable achievement of all time”.
Fifty years later, the world celebrates this important historic event. The Planetarium Science Center has the pleasure to invite you to attend July astronomy night.
Dr. Shadi Abdul Hafez, the well-known scientific editor and writer, will give a short lecture, followed by a scientific competition and a new experiment in space exploration through the new planetarium’s equipment.
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19 January 2017
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For the second time, we are honored to host Engineer Akram Amin at the Planetarium Science Center, in cooperation with the Egyptian Association of Astronomy. He will hold a lecture to talk about what is new in space technology. He will also be speaking about the latest missions to space; where did they go and why, in addition to their discoveries. Engineer Akram Amin will also talk about the new organization which aims at helping those who are interested in astronomy to start their career in the field of aviation.
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19 November 2015
To: 19 November 2015
If you are a sky gazer, an amateur astrophotographer, a scientific trips fonder to the desert, or an astronomy lover, join our November astronomy night entitled “Deep Sky Astrophotography” organized by the Bibliotheca Alexandrina Planetarium Science Center
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29 October 2015
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Science fiction movies were not about science at all, but mere fiction. However, during the past few years, things have changed and an eminent film director like Christopher Nolan consulted specialized scientists to apply correct scientific theories in his great movie Interstellar. The movie displayed the theory of relativity on the big screen. During this month’s Astronomy night, we will be introduced to the most important scientific ideas discussed in the movie; for example, dimensions, space time, black holes, worm tunnels, and gravity.
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28 May 2015
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The holy month of Ramadan is approaching, and the annual controversy about the observation of Ramadan crescent and the beginning of the lunar months has begun
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25 December 2014
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With reference to November’s Astronomy Night, this month we discuss the stories behind the famous horoscopes from Aries to Pieces. We will discuss the different assumptions form historical point of view with discussing the relation between these assumptions and also we will show some international movies parts that tackled this issue.
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27 November 2014
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What are the sky maps? How is it drawn and read? How can we recognize the celestial bodies through it? We will apply this on the autumn sky of Alexandria and know is most prominent constellations: Cassiopeia, Pegasus, Andromeda, and the Summer Triangle before its disappearance. Also, there will be lunar observation conducted through the telescope for the moon’s surface and its Meteorite crater
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30 October 2014
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From calculating the mass of the electron to measuring the distances to stars and galaxies, there are several methods and various units to do that. This topic includes a lot of intriguing information. It will be tackled, with examples, models and applications of these units.
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19 June 2014
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The Islamic month of Ramadan is especially distinguished and observed by Muslims and non-Muslims across the Arab and Islamic worlds. This is because the month reschedules and changes the daily life, and it is time for fasting and devotion. Every year, people anxiously await the beginning and end of Ramadan, and there is also evident and frequent disagreement among many Arab states about determining the beginning or end of this month.
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08 May 2014
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Saturn is known as the Jewel of the Solar System. It is characterized by magnificent rings that make it a unique cosmic view. This month’s lecture is an intriguing exploration of Saturn, the wonderful giant, and its numerous amazing moons, through a big collection of spectacular images and movies, obtained by spacecraft that visited the planet and entered orbit around it.
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10 April 2014
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Nowadays, we frequently hear of astrology, and watch the forecasts of some persons, who claim to be astronomers. Is astrology a true science or superstition? Is it something else? How was astrology related to mankind since the antiquities? What is the science of the zodiacs, and what are its methods? What are the events that the astrologers were able to foretell, and how did they do that? What are the most famous failures of astrologers throughout history? Was astrology related to prophets? What are the modern attempts to validate astrology and horoscopes? What is the connection between astrology and astronomy? All these questions and more will be tackled in the lecture.
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20 March 2014
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The great astronomer Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) was a contemporary of Johannes Kepler, but the two scientists rarely communicated. However, they were both responsible for founding the basis of the sciences that later allowed Isaac Newton to contribute to physics and astronomy.
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13 February 2014
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Again we will meet for our new Astronomy Night! During this night, we will tackle the origins of various calendars; including the Gregorian, Coptic, Hijri, Persian and Hebrew calendars. What are the foundations of these calendars? How were they established? How did they evolve? And, which is the most precise? Why are there several calendars? We will also discuss many more topics.
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09 January 2014
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During this night, we will tackle some common misconceptions about astronomy
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14 November 2013
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The Astronomy Nights will be held once a month and will include a variety of activities, such as open-for-public lectures, defining significant astronomical phenomena that happens in the evening, astronomical observations, in addition to competitions.
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12 September 2013
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The Astronomy Nights will be held once a month and will include a variety of activities, such as open-for-public lectures, defining significant astronomical phenomena that happens in the evening, astronomical observations, in addition to competitions.
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08 July 2013
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The Astronomy Nights will be held once a month and will include a variety of activities, such as open-for-public lectures, defining significant astronomical phenomena that happens in the evening, astronomical observations, in addition to competitions.
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27 June 2013
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The Astronomy Nights will be held once a month and will include a variety of activities, such as open-for-public lectures, defining significant astronomical phenomena that happens in the evening, astronomical observations, in addition to competitions.
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16 May 2013
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The Astronomy Nights will be held once a month and will include a variety of activities, such as open-for-public lectures, defining significant astronomical phenomena that happens in the evening, astronomical observations, in addition to competitions.
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16 April 2013
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The Astronomy Nights will be held once a month and will include a variety of activities, such as open-for-public lectures, defining significant astronomical phenomena that happens in the evening, astronomical observations, in addition to competitions.
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21 March 2013
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The Astronomy Nights will be held once a month and will include a variety of activities, such as open-for-public lectures, defining significant astronomical phenomena that happens in the evening, astronomical observations, in addition to competitions.
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07 March 2013
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Do you want to observe the sky? Participate in interesting field trips and star parties? Watch movies and shows about astronomy? This is the perfect chance for you to learn about the Science of Astronomy, and also enjoy your time. The Planetarium Science Center (PSC) will initiate the Amateur Astronomy Club Beginners Course, where the junior astronomers can practice astronomy for interest and enjoyment, under the supervision of the PSC.
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14 February 2013
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The Astronomy Night will be held once a month and will include a variety of activities, such as open-for-public lectures, defining significant astronomical phenomena that happens in the evening, astronomical observations, in addition to competitions.
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20 December 2012
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The lecture is an exploration of Saturn, the ringed giant planet, through spacecraft images and movies.
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20 December 2012
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The participants watch the night sky through the telescope, and identify the constellations.
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13 December 2012
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The participants watch one of the science movies available on Youtube.
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13 December 2012
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The participants watch the night sky through the telescope, and identify the constellations.
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06 December 2012
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The lecture is an exploration of Jupiter, the largest planet, through spacecraft images and movies.
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06 December 2012
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The participants watch the night sky through the telescope, and identify the visible constellations.
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29 November 2012
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Participants attend a planetarium theatre show.
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29 November 2012
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The participants view the night sky through the telescope, and identify the visible constellations.
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22 November 2012
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The participants learn how to apply Stellarium software in exploring the night sky.
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22 November 2012
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The participants watch a science movie available on Youtube.
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15 November 2012
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This is a field trip to Cairo, to visit Mahmoud Public Observatory and the Geological Museum.
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15 November 2012
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The participants watch the night sky through the telescopes of Mahmoud Observatory.
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08 November 2012
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This is a display of an astronomy movie available on Youtube.
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08 November 2012
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The participants learn how to apply Stellarium software in exploring the night sky.
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01 November 2012
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The lecture is an exploration of Mars, the Red Planet, through images relayed by spacecraft that visited the planet and intriguing movies.
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01 November 2012
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The participants observe the sky through the telescope, and identify the visible constellations.
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18 October 2012
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hrough the workshop, the participants learn how to use the Starfinder chart, also known as the star wheel.
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18 October 2012
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At the BA Plaza, the participants use the Starfinder to locate the constellations, and become familiar with the star patterns.
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11 October 2012
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The participants attend a planetarium show, featuring simulations of celestial phenomena.
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11 October 2012
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The participants observe the sky through the telescope.
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04 October 2012
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The lecture is an exploration of the Moon, through spectacular spacecraft images and intriguing movies.
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04 October 2012
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Through the session, the participants view the night sky through the telescope, and identify the visible constellations
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27 September 2012
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The lecture is an exploration of the Sun, our home star, through spectacular spacecraft images and intriguing movie
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27 September 2012
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In this practical exercise, the participants observe the Sun using the Sunspotter, a special optical equipment that projects the Sun’s image onto a white screen.