SAASST Planetarium Team Participates in DAPA’s Event
The Planetarium team at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology actively participated in a program, “Physics Event Horizon,” organized by the Department of Applied Physics and Astronomy at the University of Sharjah on Feb. 08, 2024.
Ajman University Students Visit Sharjah Optical Observatory
A group of students from Ajman University visited the Sharjah Optical Observatory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology on Feb. 06, 2024.
SAASST Researchers Attend NYUAD Astrophysics Workshop
Researchers from the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) attended a workshop on "Variable Sources in Galaxies" organized by the NYUAD Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences (CASS) on Feb. 06-07, 2024.
SAASST's Participation in the Florence Exhibition
From Jan. 31 – Feb. 05, 2024, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) actively participates in the Florence program, significantly impacting space sciences and astronomy.
Noora Al-Ameri Participates in the Khorfakkan Youth Council Program
On Jan. 30, 2024, The Khorfakkan City Municipality Youth Council orchestrated a captivating program entitled "Dialogue About Astronomy," which left a lasting impact on attendees.
SAASST Receives NASA’s Gateway Team
Under the theme “The Future of Space Collaboration: Preparing the Next Generation for Deep Space Exploration,”
SAASST Radio Observations
On Wednesday, Jan 3rd, 2024, most mariners and HF radio operators may have noticed a loss of signal at all frequencies below 30 MHz due to the geomagnetic storm one day before.
Martian Robotic Rover 2.0 Workshop
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized and conducted the second version of the Martian robotic rover workshop for participants aged 15 to 25 during the period Dec. 25-27, 2023.
Space Sciences Department Achievements in 2023 Research Laboratories – Conferences & Publications
During the year 2023, we had a very arduous year with a lot of research activities in all seven of our research laboratories:
SAASST Space Sciences Department 2023 Achievements
The Space Sciences Department at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology has achieved remarkable milestones, solidifying its position as a pioneering space exploration and research institution.
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UAEMMN Observation Report Geminids Meteor Shower Peak 2023
The Geminids meteor shower, originating from the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, is active annually from November 19 to December 24.
A New Database of Extraterrestrial Objects: The SAASST Collection
During the recent AGU Annual Meeting held from December 11 to 15, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) showcased an interdisciplinary project that stands at the crossroads of meteoritics and space technology.
SAASST Solar Observations
With the continuous increase in solar activity, daily observations at the Sharjah Optical Observatory show that many solar prominences extend to more than 120,000 km, appearing in more than one region around the Sun.
SAASST Radio Observations. A Huge Coronal Hole on the Sun
Last week, a coronal hole emerged and spewed a stream of solar wind toward Earth, generating geomagnetic storms.