Astronomy Workshop "Knowing Astronomy and Islamic Astronomy"

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Astronomy Workshop "Knowing Astronomy and Islamic Astronomy"

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Astronomy Workshop "Knowing Astronomy and Islamic Astronomy" at Woodlands Galaxy Community Club
Organised by: Woodlands Galaxy Community Club M.A.E.C.
Supported by: Darul Huffaz Learning Centre & Alnitak Enrichment Centre


Date: On 26 April 2014 (Saturday)
Time:4:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Level 4, Hubble Room
Fees: S$20.00 (per-person)
including refreshments, observatory (weather permits)
& Certificate of Participation


1st Lecture: Dr. Ust. Firdaus Yahya
Talk: Understanding the Astronomical Aspect of Islamic Calendar - Crescent Sighting


Astronomy is considered as one of the most important knowledge in Islam. So important that it touches many aspects of lives such as in determining the time of prayers, important months in Islam and sighting of the crescent Moon (Hilal). Participants will go through the theories of Islamic calendar such as crescent sighting.

2nd Lecture: Mr. Muhammad Faizal Othman BSc. MEd.
Talk: Introduction to Astronomy


In this talk, the speaker will introduce participants about the basics of astronomy, the celestial objects that exist in the Universe such as the planets, stars, nebulaes and galaxies. Participants will also explore the magnitude of the universe by going through the positions of the celestial objects in the universe. At the end of the lecture, participants will observe the sky through a telescope. If the weather permits, participants will be able to observe planet Mars or Jupiter.

Register through People Association Course online https://one.pa.gov.sg/CRMSPortal/CRMSPo ... tal_page_1 go to advance search (purple colour) type or search for "Woodlands Galaxy CC" click enter and find at the activities list under "Astronomy Workshop - Knowing Astronomy and Islamic Astronomy" which is on the 2nd slide (Pay by Debit Card or Credit Card). You can also register at Woodlands Galaxy Community Club level 1 the service counter for the Astronomy Workshop "Knowing Astronomy and Islamic Astronomy" (Pay by Cash). Please register before 21st April 2014 (Monday) as we need to prepare the refreshments order and other matters.

More information you can call Ms. Nur Izzah Tel: 6366 3558 or Mr. Ridhwan Tel: 9616 6849

The registration is extend till Wednesday 23 April 2014 before 6:00pm!!! Hurry register!!!

Do note that on 18 April 2014 the Woodlands Galaxy Community Club service counter is close due to Public Holiday (Good Friday).

Thank You
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