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SAASST Observation of Venus-Jupiter Conjunction
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a public astronomy night observation for the special occasion of the Venus-Jupiter conjunction of Mar. 02, 2023.
SAASST Meteorite Workshop
The “Meteorite Center” at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized its annual workshop under the theme “Exploring the World of Meteorites: Insight from SAASST Meteorite Center.”
UAE Astronaut Sultan Al-Neyadi Set for ISS
The first long-duration astronaut from the United Arab Emirates will be among four crew members flying to the International Space Station on Feb. 27. The sixth operational SpaceX space station mission will make history, bringing the first United Arab Emirates long-duration astronaut to space.
A DANGEROUS SUNSPOT
The active sunspot AR3234 is not only turning toward Earth but also growing. It sent a warning on Feb 23, 2023, as a frequent radio burst that caused a radio blackout over the Indian ocean.
Dr. Martin Dominik's Lecture
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a lecture on "Planets and our Cosmic Context" on Feb. 22, 2023.
SAASST Participation in the 2nd Annual Exchange Meeting of the CDAC
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) participated in the 2nd Annual Exchange Meeting of the Center for Data Analytics and Cybersecurity (CDAC), which takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the University of Sharjah Male’s Forum.
Prof. Hamid Al-Naimiy Visits MBRSC
HE Prof. Hamid al-Naimiy, the Chancellor of the University of Sharjah (UoS) and Director General of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) visited the Mohamed Bin Rashed Space Center (MBRSC) on Feb. 17, 2023. Prof. Mashhoor Al-Wardat and Prof. Ilias Fernini accompanied Prof. Hamid.
SAASST Participation in UAE Innovates 2023
UAE Innovates is a nationwide celebration and one of the largest innovation festivals in the world. It was launched in 2015 and has become a yearly flagship event in the United Arab Emirates.
Mr. Mohammad Shawkat Odeh 2nd MSc. Graduate in Astronomy and Space Sciences
The University of Sharjah has graduated its second student with a Master of Science degree in Astronomy and Space Sciences.
Eng. Chip Doherty NASA Space Shuttle Engineer
Eng. Chip Doherty, a former Space Shuttle Systems Engineer, visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and technology (SAASST) on Feb. 16, 2023, to give a special lecture on his experience during the space shuttle era.
SAASST Radio Observations Solar Tsunami and Radio Burst
Active sunspot AR3213 exploded during the early hours of Feb 10, 2023, at 03:03 UT and produced two Type-III radio bursts followed by a Type-II burst.
ICES 2023
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) participated in the 5th International Conference and Exhibition for Sciences (ICES 2023) in Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) from Feb. 06-08, 2023.
Stellarium Lecture Mr. Marwan Swaiki
On February 1, Mr. Marwan Shwaiki, the SAASST Public Outreach Department Director, provided an informative lecture on using "Stellarium," a free, open-source planetarium for computers.
High Energy Astrophysics Workshop
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a "High Energy Astrophysics" workshop on Jan. 31, 2023.
Star Gazing for the Professional Diploma in Optical Astronomical Observation
A star gazing session was held in the Al-Faya region, near Sharjah, by the Sharjah Optical Observatory of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology for the students enrolled in the Professional Diploma in Optical Astronomical Observation program.
EHS at SAASST
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a lecture under the theme “Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS).”
First Signal from Sharjah-Sat-1 Detected on January 17
At 10:02 am on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST) of the University of Sharjah (UoS) successfully received the first communication signal from its first CubeSat, Sharjah-Sat-1, when it reached its orbit around the Earth.
Prof. Martin Barstow's Visit to SAASST
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) received the visit of Prof. Martin Barstow, a member of the University of Sharjah Board of Trustees, on Jan. 17, 2023. Prof. Nouar Thabet, the Dean of the College of Sciences, accompanied Prof. Martin.
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The 4th SIFHAMS International Graduate Winter School
His Excellency, Prof. Hamid Al-Naimiy, the Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, and the Director General of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST), gave the closing lecture of the 4th SIFHAMS International Graduate Winter School on Jan. 10, 2023.
Sharjah-Sat-1 3U+ CubeSat Launched on Jan. 03, 2023, on Transport 6 Mission
Sharjah-Sat-1 was finally launched on Jan. 03, 2023, onboard Falcon 9, Transporter 6. After a record-setting year of launch activity in 2022, SpaceX kicked off the new year on Jan. 3 with more than 110 smallsats. Sharjah-Sat-1 is a 3U+ CubeSat, carrying a primary payload consisting of an X-ray detector to study bright X-ray sources in our Galaxy and a dual camera system as a secondary, remote-sensing application payload. It is the first small satellite mission of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) and the University of Sharjah (UoS).
The Importance of Studying Meteorite Breccias and their Constituents
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a special lecture on Jan. 04, 2023, under the title "The Importance of Studying Meteorite Breccias and their Constituents."
SAASST Hosts the 4th SIFHAMS International Graduate Winter School
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology is hosting the 4th SIFHAMS International Graduate Winter School. The theme of this year's edition is "Scientific Tradition in Islamic Civilization."
Non-flare Solar Radio Burst
After the solar activity's return, a few solar radio bursts are taking place.
Photometry of Stellar Clusters at Sharjah Optical Observatory
The Sharjah Optical Observatory of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a special workshop under the title "Stellar Photometry and HR Diagrams With SOO and LCO."