Join us for our exciting Astronomy Winter Camp 2021!
We have 2 days packed with activities for students to learn all about the work astronomers do at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center. The 3rd day of the camp is a special one where the students will join us for a Stargazing and Comet Hunting trip at Al Qudra Desert in Dubai.
Sibling/Friend/DAG Member discounts available*
Dates: 22 - 24 Dec 2021
Ages: 8 - 15
Fees: AED 250 - 600 per student
Camp Program:
Day 1 (22nd Dec) / 4 - 8 PM
- Intro Ball Name Game
- Introduction to Astronomy
- Planetarium Show (Wonders of the Universe)
- How to Track Comets and NEOs
- All-Sky-Cameras and How They Operate
- Observatory Telescope Observation
Day 2 (23rd Dec) / 4 - 8 PM
- Camping Basics
- Setting up tents
- Break – Bonfire
- Binoculars and Telescopes
- A Quick Sky Tour/Discover the Constellations
- Useful Astronomy Applications/Software
Day 3 (24th Dec) / 5 - 9 PM
Stargazing Party and Leonard Comet Hunting at Al Qudra Desert – Dubai
Image Credit: Dubai Astronomy Group
Age
8–15
Telephone number
Links
Address
DubaiDubai Mushrif Dubai