Take a break from the city lights and join Dubai Astronomy Group for a night under the stars illuminated by the Perseids Meteor Shower at Al Qudra Desert!
The Perseids is one of the best meteor showers to observe, producing up to 60 meteors per hour at its peak. It is produced by comet Swift-Tuttle, which was discovered in 1862. The Perseids are famous for producing a large number of bright meteors. The shower runs annually from July 17 to August 24. It peaks this year on the night of August 12 and the morning of August 13. The second quarter moon will block out some of the fainter meteors this year, but the Perseids are so bright and numerous that it should still be a good show. The best viewing will be from a dark location after midnight. Meteors will radiate from the constellation Perseus, but can appear anywhere in the sky.
Details:
Date: 12 – 13 August 2020
Time: 10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Location: Al Qudra Desert (Exact location pin will be sent through email after registration)
Registration Link: https://www.q-tickets.com/Events/EventsDetails/8825/perseids-meteor-shower-stargazing-party
Schedule:
- A Brief About The Event
- Sky Mapping Session
- Telescope Observation
- Q & A Session
Ticket Price:
- Adults: AED 120
- Kids (under 13): AED 70
- DAG Members: AED 50 (you must have a valid hard copy or soft copy of DAG membership card of international, associate or student category to avail this discount)
Image Credit: Dubai Astronomy Group
Age
0+
Price
Adults: 120 AED
Kids (under 13): 70 AED
DAG Members: 50 AED
Telephone number
+971 4 221 6603
Links
Address
DubaiDubai Mushrif Dubai