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 […]
What Happens If You Fall Into A Black Hole?
On Wednesday, a major breakthrough in the field of astrophysics thrilled humankind when a team of scientists unveiled the first-ever photo of a super massive black hole. It is found in the giant elliptical galaxy Messier 87 (M87), which is located 54 million light years from Earth. According to NASA, M87 “is the home of several trillion stars […]
Al Sadeem Observatory Hunts for Perseids 2017
On a clear dark night of August 12 until the early morning hours of August 13, 2017, Al Sadeem Astronomy (ASA) conducted an overnight observation of the Perseid Meteor Shower. The meteor shower observation proper started from 11PM, August 12 until 4AM of the following day. Some dazzling “shooting stars” were seen streaking out from […]
August 2023: What to see in the UAE night sky
One of the most awaited meteor showers of the year will grace the August skies some time in the middle of the month–the Perseids. Meanwhile, planet Saturn returns to the sky and will be at its brightest and in a rare treat, two Full Moons will book-end a what could be an immensely sweltering month […]
