SAASST News (396)
SAASST Planetarium Interns Graduation
On July 19, 2023, the SAASST Planetarium unit delighted audiences with a remarkable and immersive planetarium show, uniquely crafted and presented by their dedicated summer interns.
SAASST Lecture "Exploring Astronomical Wonders Using Mathematical Modeling"
Ms. Manar Abusirdaneh, a research assistant at the Space Weather and Ionospheric Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, conducted a lecture under the title "Exploring Astronomical Wonders Using Mathematical Modeling" on Jul. 19, 2023.
SAASST on Amassi TV
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology was showcased on Amassi TV show on Jul. 19, 2023. Prof. Ilias Fernini, the Director of the Space Sciences Department, and Ms. Noora Al-Ameri, a research assistant at the High Energy Astrophysics Laboratory, were the guests of the TV show for one hour.
SAASST Radio Observations of Multiple Radio Bursts
On July 15, 2023, the Low-Frequency Radio Telescope at SAASST detected a type III solar radio burst in the metric radio band at 10:09 UT.
SAASST Graduates First Batch of Summer Interns
The graduation ceremony of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) summer interns was an awe-inspiring celebration of their accomplishments in various space sciences research laboratories, the planetarium, and the Sharjah Optical Observatory.
SAASST EAS 2023 Participation in Poland
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) participated at the prestigious European Astronomical Society (EAS) Annual Meeting 2023 conference in Krakow, Poland.
SAASST Participates in "Be An Astronaut" at Kalba
In collaboration with the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, the Sharjah Book Authority organized an engaging workshop entitled "Be an Astronaut" On Jul. 12, 2023.
SAASST Radio Observations of Multiple Radio Bursts
On July 9, 2023, the Low-Frequency Radio Telescope at SAASST detected multiple radio bursts in the decametric and metric radio bands.
SAASST hosting "A Call from Space" with UAE astronaut Al Neyadi
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) has made history again by hosting the highly anticipated event, "A Call from Space," on Jul. 06, 2023, featuring the esteemed UAE astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi.
Can You See Me? Mrs. Salma Subhi
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a lecture titled "Can You See Me?" by Mrs Salma Subhi from the Meteorite Center. The very entertaining talk was about how we see things depending on our perceptions and background.
Moscow State University Visit to SAASST
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) received a delegation from Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) on Jul. 04, 2023.
SAASST "Asteroid Day June 30" Celebration "Safeguarding Humanity - Asteroid Mitigation and Planetary Defense" Prof. Ilias Fernini
In celebration of "Asteroid Day June 30", the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) presented an online lecture under the title "Safeguarding Humanity - Asteroid Mitigation and Planetary Defense" on June 30, 2023.
SAASST Lecture: The Beauty of Astronomy in the Arabic Language Eng. Amel al-Hammadi
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a lecture titled "The Beauty of Astronomy in the Arabic Language" on Jun. 21, 2023. The presentation was given by Eng. Amel Al-Hammadi from the CubeSat laboratory. Eng. Amel delved into some verses of the Holy Qur'an related to astronomy and their possible scientific interpretations.
SAASST Space Weather Workshop Understanding the Solar Terrestrial Interaction
The Space Weather and Ionospheric Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized a workshop on Jun. 30, 2023, titled “Understanding the Solar Terrestrial Interaction.” A large number of researchers and students attended the workshop.
Malaysian Delegation Visit to SAASST
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) received a delegation from the Sarawak, Malaysian Government authorities, headed by Haji Mual Bin Haji, Director of the Mufti Department.
SAASST Participation in NYU’s Workshop
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences & Technology attended and participated in The “Homegrown Aerospace Symposium” on Jun. 12, 2023, at New York University in Abu Dhabi.
SAASST Visit to NSSTC
Prof. Ilias Fernini, the Director of the Space Sciences Department at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences & Technology (SAASST), visited the National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) on June 14, 2023, with several researchers from SAASST.
Introduction to Machine Learning Using MatLab Eng. Abdollah Masoud Darya
Eng. Abdollah Masoud from the "Space Weather and Ionospheric Lab" and the "Radio Astronomy Lab" at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology gave a lecture on Jun. 14, 2023, under the title "Introduction to Machine Learning Using MatLab."
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Observing the Crescent of Dhu’l Hijjah 1444 AH
Basic Astronomical Information about the observations of the crescent of Dhu’l Hijjah 1444 AH:
SAASST Planetarium Unit Internship Program
The Planetarium Unit of the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology is participating in its own internship program.
SAASST Lecture Report on SPIE Conference Eng. Yousuf Faroukh
Eng. Yousuf Faroukh, a system engineer at the CubeSat Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, gave a lecture on Jun. 07, 2023, about his SPIE conference attendance.
SAASST Attends the UAEU/UOS Meeting
A high delegation profile from the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) led by Prof. Ghaleb Ali AlHadrami AlBreiki, the Acting Vice Chancellor, visited the University of Sharjah (UoS) on June 08, 2023.
Facial Recognition Lecture Prof. Ahmed Bouridane
Prof. Ahmed Bouridane, the Center for Data Analytics Cybersecurity Director at the University of Sharjah, lectured on “Introduction to Face Recognition Using Machine Learning Techniques” on May 31, 2023, at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology.
Radio Astronomy Workshop
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology organized, on May 30, 2023, a “Radio Astronomy Workshop” consisting of several specialized lectures on observational radio astronomy.