AWB Invitation

Eros Parallax Project Begins! Join the project Tonight many amateur astronomers and school classes are eagerly awaiting the asteroid Eros, now at its closest to Earth.  From January 28 to February 3 they will take an image of Eros either through a telescope or with a telephoto lens. Photographs of Eros submitted by amateur astronomers around the world will show slight differences in the asteroid’s position due to parallax. Along with each observer’s location, this parallax information will be used to find a precise distance to Eros, just like professional astronomers did in January 1931. The Eros Parallax Project is first and foremost fun to take part in. You don’t have to be an experienced astrophotographer to be able to make valuable observations. An ordinary SRL camera with telephoto lens, mounted on a tripod, could be enough. Using free, online software you will determine the celestial coordinates of Eros on your images and submit the data to the project website. With the data submitted by you and the other participants, the distance to Eros will be calculated. The instructions on the project website are clear and simple to follow. The Eros Parallax Project is also a great educational opportunity; the data and submitted images will be made available for classrooms to use to find the distance themselves. This resource will last forever, and will certainly inspire some young astronomers to take part the next time Eros comes close to Earth again. It will also prepare classrooms for the even rarer event coming in June – the transit of Venus. Along with enjoying the night sky, developing observing skills and gaining an understanding of our solar system, participants and the students who benefit will repeat the work of the professional astronomers of the 1930s and learn about real research. See the Eros Parallax Project web page for more information on how to take part.

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gulfnews : Heavy snowfall on Ras Al Khaimah's Jebel Jais mountain cluster

gulfnews : Heavy snowfall on Ras Al Khaimah's Jebel Jais mountain cluster

FIRST METEOR SHOWER OF 2012

The annual Quadrantid meteor shower peaks on Wednesday January 4th, this event occurs when Earth passes through a narrow stream of debris from a comet thought to have broken apart some 500 years ago.  The shower is expected to be strong but elusive, with a peak that lasts no longer than a couple of hours.  The shower's radiant near Polaris favors observers in the northern hemisphere. 

Happy New Year Universe....

A warm greetings from Abu Dhabi Astronomy, 

myself and my family. New year, new hope and better 

Abu Dhabi Astronomy Site.

A Day After Christmas...

Abu Dhabi wrapped with heavy fog. 

The temperature was 10 degree at this time based on weather underground. 

Shots taken on my way home after night duty.

Good morning Abu Dhabi...

It was a cold morning...came from night duty. 

Photo taken from Sheikh Khalifa Medical City

 with the moon seen on top with feather like cloudy sky. 

prayer.....

TWO IN ONE

People across Abu Dhabi and all throughout the world witnessed the second total lunar eclipse of the year. Astronomers predicted that the moon would become red at the time of total eclipse. Across UAE the eclipse begins at 3.33pm (UAE time) but the moon started to appear at estimated 6pm and the entire eclipse ended at 9.30pm. The eclipse was seen all over Asia and Australia Eastern Europe, and North America. This was the second total eclipse of the year to be clearly visible in the UAE.

This second total eclipse was phenomenal because of this time was the start of meteor shower at Gemonids, the maximum number of showers will be seen on December 13 of this year.

Back to eclipse, since earlier times people saw moon turned into a red ball, this happened when the Earth's atmosphere filters out most of the blue colored light during the eclipse  and leaving only orange and red colors to reach the human eyes.

Lunar eclipse occurs when Earth lines up directly between the sun and the moon, blocking the sun's rays and throwing a shadow on the moon.

Pictures of some part of the eclipse:

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LUNAR ECLIPSE TONIGHT

      

      Moon eclipse on 10 12 2011, start 6 PM to 10 PM

GOOD MORNING ABU DHABI

Good morning Abu Dhabi!!
What a cold and cloudy day along Khalidiyah area.  

Photos taken with Blackberry curve around 0900h UAE time. 

CLEAR SKY ABU DHABI

I was having a walk with my friend this 5th day of December 2011. The sky was clear, the temperature was cold and the wind was bit strong that carries this cold weather. It was lovely day, a nice time to have talk and reflection. 

UAE @ 40

On the night of December 2, 2011 - A 40th year of United Arab Emirates unification. People from different parts of the world enjoy in participating this celebration for the Emiratis. Pictures taken from Corniche Area in Abu Dhabi. Photos are taken by Sara Amy

December 1, UAE's holiday for the celebration of Islamic New Year and day after is a National day for UAE. These pictures was taken after i went out from work. Beautiful cloud formation on 21 degree outside temperature.