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Partial Solar Eclipse 2019

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UAE will be witnessing a rare solar eclipse on 26th December 2019.

The event in its entirety is largely a partial solar eclipse, with the “ring” event lasting just a few minutes only in Liwa region of Abu Dhabi. It will be visible at sunrise on the Arabian Peninsula (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Qatar). Join Dubai Astronomy Group & UAE Space Agency to observe this rare event at the Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai.

PACKAGE 1 (Eclipse camping)
• Event Date: 25 - 26 Dec 2019
• Event Timing: 6pm to 9am
• Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai
• Ticket price with Camping:
Adult: AED 400
Child: AED 250
DAG member: AED 150 (DAG members are required to present their membership card)

Activities:
• Telescopic Observation of Planets and Moon
• Planetarium Show
• Buffet Dinner/ Breakfast (Veg/Non-Veg Option)
• Sky Decoding Session
• Talk and Q&A session
• Camping at Al Thuraya Astronomy Center
• Telescopic Observation of Partial Solar Eclipse
• Free solar eclipse glasses will be provided to all the participants
Note:
• Transportation is upon you for your convenience.
• As you will be camping, you are requested to bring your own camping/outdoor equipment’s or any necessities you might deem necessary over the period of the event.
• The night is bound to get cold. You are requested to keep warm clothing with you
• Please bring the hard copy or soft copy of registration confirmation number/ email to ensure your entry.
• Buffet Dinner and breakfast will be provided.
• Dubai Astronomy Group members are requested to bring their membership card to be presented upon request.
• FREE Parking for overnight
• The UAE Space Agency is not responsible in any way for the direct or indirect damages that may occur as a result of exposure and looking directly at the solar eclipse, including - without limitation - complications in the eye that may lead to blindness.

PACKAGE 2 (Eclipse observation)
• Event Date: 26th Dec 2019
• Event Timing: 6am to 9am
• Location: Al Thuraya Astronomy Center, Mushrif Park – Dubai
• Ticket price without Camping:
Adult: AED 70
Child: AED 50
DAG member: AED 30 (DAG members are required to present their membership card)

Activities:
• Telescopic Observation of Partial Solar Eclipse
• Talk and Q&A Session
• Free Solar Eclipse glasses will be provided to all the participants
Note:
• Dubai Astronomy Group members are requested to bring their membership card to be presented upon request.
• The UAE Space Agency is not responsible in any way for the direct or indirect damages that may occur as a result of exposure and looking directly at the solar eclipse, including - without limitation - complications in the eye that may lead to blindness.

Image Credit: Dubai Astronomy Group

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Price

PACKAGE 1: Adult: 400 AED
PACKAGE 1: Child: 250 AED
PACKAGE 1: DAG member: 150 AED
PACKAGE 2: Adult: 70 AED
PACKAGE 2: Child: 50 AED
PACKAGE 2: DAG member: 30 AED