C/2017 T2 PanSTARRS
We caught sight of C/2017 T2 (PANSTARRS) last January 17, 2020! The comet was discovered on October 2, 2017, by the PanSTARSS survey when it was just inside Saturn’s orbit, about 8.5 AU away from the Sun; measured approximately between 19th – 20th magnitude. The comet passed near the Double Cluster of Perseus last January, brightened up to 10th magnitude […]
Comet C/2018 N2 (ASASSN)
Comet C/2018 N2 (ASASSN) (center) taken from Al Sadeem Observatory last September 10, 2019, using GSO RC8 telescope and ZWO1600MC camera. Comet’s apparent magnitude is at +12.82 at the date and time of capture. The comet was discovered by the All-Sky Automated Survey for Supernovae (ASASSN) program from images taken on July 7-11, 2018 with the 14-cm “Cassius” […]
C/2018 W2 Africano
Here’s C/2018 W2 Africano imaged using SBIG STT-8300MM CCD with Johnson V filter, Meade LX850 16 inch SCT last September 11, 2019. Its apparent magnitude was measured at +11.6 at the date and time of capture. C/2018 W2 (Africano) was first observed and discovered by B.M. Africano with the Mount Lemmon 1.5-metre reflector on November 27, 2018. […]
AL SADEEM OBSERVATORY RAMADAN MOON SIGHTING 2017
It’s that most wonderful time of the year for the Muslim people. Muslim communities around the world are currently commemorating Ramadan, known as their holy month. During this season, Muslims conduct numerous traditional and religious etiquette such as regular family gatherings, timely prayer, fasting and charitable works. Al Sadeem Astronomy (ASA) Observatory performed a Ramadan […]
Observing Partial Lunar Eclipse 2017
By next week, on the evening of August 7, 2017, a partial lunar eclipse will bring a stunning viewing experience for all astronomy enthusiasts, especially the selenophiles, as well as both amateur and professional astronomers for this year. This rare lunar phenomenon will be visible across most areas in Africa, Asia (including the Middle East), […]
Perseid Meteor Shower 2017: How To See
On the evening of 12th of August 12 until dawn of August 13, there will be an annual event that will light up the sky, Perseid Meteor Shower. The Perseid Meteor Shower is one of the brighter meteor showers of the year and it occurs every year between July 17 and August 24. However, the peak […]
Al Sadeem Observatory Opens Its Doors To Visitors To Celebrate World Space Week 2017
Last October 5-6, 2017, Al Sadeem Astronomy (ASA) conducted an open house observatory event in celebration of the World Space Week at Al Sadeem Observatory, a week of celebration spreading awareness about general astronomy and space exploration to the general public being held every year all over the world. For the entire 2-day event, a […]
Astro News in Brief (September 19, 2019): NASA captures eclipse on Jupiter, water on exoplanet found, interstellar comet visits Solar System, Al Sadeem images two comets
Io eclipse on Jupiter witnessed by NASA’s Juno mission Lady luck was on the side of NASA’s Juno spacecraft when Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io skirted between the Sun and the gas giant last September 11. In its 22nd skim over the largest planet in the Solar System, the spacecraft was able to take various snaps of […]
Al Sadeem Astronomy acquires official observatory codes from international astronomical organizations
Al Sadeem Astronomy Observatory, the first private observatory in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), recently obtained its official observatory codes from two well-known astronomical societies worldwide. These codes are assigned to observatories that record data on minor planets, comets, or irregular natural satellites using astrometry—or the branch of astronomy that deals with measurements, such as of […]
Al Sadeem Observatory Becomes Exclusive Middle East Distributor of Stellina, Vaonis’ Smart Telescope
Abu-Dhabi based Al Sadeem Observatory is bringing to the Middle East a state-of-the-art technology in sky observation, which promises a unique and easier star-searching experience to astronomy enthusiasts, and to those who just want to dive right into the night sky. After signing an exclusive agreement with the French electronic company Vaonis, Al Sadeem is now the sole Middle East […]
