SAASST News (414)
SAASST General Lecture Why Radio Astronomy? Prof. Ilias Fernini
Prof. Ilias Fernini, the Deputy-General Director for Research at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, gave an online lecture on Apr. 27, 2022, “Why Radio Astronomy?” The lecture was about the importance of using the whole electromagnetic spectrum to understand the secrets of the Universe and, in particular, radio wavelengths.
SAASST General Lecture - The Story of the Cosmos Ms. Asma Hattawi
Ms. Asma Hattawi, a planetarium scientific guide at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, gave an online lecture on Apr. 20, 2022, "The Story of the Cosmos." The lecture was about the theory of the Big Bang, the formation of the first elements, the expansion of the Universe, and the end.
SAASST General Lecture Globular vs. Open Clusters Prof. Mashhoor Al-Wardat
Prof. Mashhoor Al-Wardat, the Deputy General for Academics at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, gave an online lecture on Apr. 13, 2022, "Globular vs. Open Clusters." Star clusters come in different morphologies, sizes, and the number of stars in them. They are groups of hundreds to millions of stars that provide astronomers crucial insight into stellar evolution by comparing stars' ages and compositions. Star clusters form out of large interstellar regions of gas and dust called molecular clouds. The densest areas of those molecular clouds collapse into themselves to form stars. In some cases, the stars disperse after their creation. However, if enough stars are formed close together, they may remain gravitationally bound and live as a star cluster.
SAASST Activities for April 2022 (Global Astronomy Month 2022)
Several activities are being planned for April 2022. This falls with the worldwide celebration of “Global Astronomy Month 2022.” This coincides with the holy month of Ramadhan, 1443 AH.
Every year in April, the world’s largest annual celebration of astronomy offers a unique demonstration of the power of the night sky to bring people together from around the world. Registered events organized by astronomy clubs, planetariums, and others, pop up on the world map in an array of countries that don’t usually come to mind when thinking of astronomy. GAM is an inspiring expression of the universal passion for
astronomy we all share, whoever or wherever we are.
The Minister of Science and the Director of the Space Agency of Malaysia Visit SAASST
The Honorable Dato' Sri Dr. Adham bin Baba, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, and Mr. Azlikamil bin Napiah, the Director-General of Malaysia Space Agency (MYSA), visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology on Mar. 29, 2022. Prof. Maamar Bettayeb, the University of Sharjah Vice-Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies greeted the Malaysian delegation at the academy. SAASST deputy general
Still Searching for Planet X Mr. Mohamed Hani Atoui
Mr. Mohamed Hani Atoui, a planetarium program developer at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, gave an online lecture on Apr. 06, 2022, under the title “Still Searching for Planet X.” Since decades, astronomers have publicizing about such a planet.
Lunar Crescent Visibility Workshop
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) organized on Mar. 24, 2022, the second lunar Crescent visibility workshop under the theme “Determination of Ramadhan/Shawwal 1443 AH Using Astronomical Calculations.” HE Prof. Hamid Al-Naimiy, the Chancellor of the University of Sharjah and SAASST General Director, opened the workshop with the first lecture. Prof. Hamid emphasized using precise astronomical
UoS College of Sciences Social Event at SAASST
The College of Sciences of the University of Sharjah organized a wonderful social event at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology on Mar. 23, 2022. The event was an occasion for faculty members and students to get together and enjoy an unforgettable journey through space. The academy, through its staff, presented a series of activities, such as a sunspot observation session and short presentations about the different
SAASST General Lecture - Space Robotics by Maryam Essa sharif
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) organized a general lecture about “Space Robotics” on Mar. 23, 2022. The lecture was given by Mrs. Maryam Essa Sharif, a research assistant from the Meteorite Center. Robotics is an integral part of our daily life, and when it comes to space exploration, they are a must.
A delegation from the Medical School of the University of East Anglia (Norwich, UK) Visits SAASST
A delegation for the Medical School and Health Sciences of the University of East Anglia (Norwich, UK) visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) on Mar. 23, 2022. Prof. Charles ffrench-Constant, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, was part of the delegation along with other faculty members of the same faculty.
The President of Estonia Visit to SAASST
His Excellency, the President of Estonia, Prof. Alar Karis, visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology on Mar. 21, 2022. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, the President of the University of Sharjah, received Prof. Alar Karis, along with Prof. Hamid Al-Naimiy, the Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, and SAASST directors. Prof. Alar is an Estonian molecular geneticist, developmental biologist, civil servant, and politician
HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al-Qasimi Meets Students from the Harvard Kennedy School
His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, the President of the University of Sharjah, met, on Mar. 18, 2022, a group of students from the Harvard Kenney School (JFK School of Government). The meeting was organized at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST). The students are part of the course DPI-442M, Classroom-in-the-Field (Leadership and Social Transformation – The Intersection between Development and
Swiss Delegation Visits SAASST
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) was visited by a Swiss delegation composed of the following:
The Italy Office of Astronomy Education Visit to SAASST
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) was visited by a delegation from the Italy Office of Astronomy Education on Mar. 14, 2022. The delegation was composed of:
UoS/SAASST Attend a Round-Table Discussion on Astronomy Education at Expo 2020
HE 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), was invited for a round-table discussion about astronomy education in the United Arab Emirates. The Italian Office of Astronomy Education organized the round-table meeting at the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2020. Prof. Ilias Fernini, the SAASST Deputy General Director for
HE Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Al-Qasimi SAASST Visit
His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, the President of the University of Sharjah, visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space and Technology on Mar. 13, 2022. The visit was part of a meeting with the University of Sharjah's different students' organizations to discuss their concerns and suggestions for better student life at the campus. Prof. Hamid Al-Naimiy, the Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, received HE Sheikh Sultan along
Colombian Delegation Visits SAASST
A Colombian delegation composed of several business leaders and university rectors and professors visited the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) on Mar. 09, 2022. Mr. Esteban Cabrejo from the Arab Colombian Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Tarek Merabtene, the Director of the Office for International Relations at the University of Sharjah, arranged the visit.
Prof. John Ellis Courtesy Visit to SAASST
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) was honored to receive the visit of Prof. John Ellis from King's College of London on Mar. 09, 2022. John Ellis currently holds the Clerk Maxwell Professorship of Theoretical Physics at King's College in London. After his 1971 Ph.D. from Cambridge University, he worked at SLAC, Caltech, and CERN (Geneva), where he was Theory Division Leader for six years. His research interests
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UoS College of Engineering Council Meeting at SAASST
The College of Engineering at the University of Sharjah held its council meeting at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) on Mar. 10, 2022. The meeting was to discuss the college's present and future programs. Before starting the session and to welcome Prof. Ahmed Al-Shammaa and his faculty members, Mrs. Maryam Essa Sharif and Mr. Yousuf Faroukh, SAASST research assistants, gave a short presentation about the
SAASST Online Lectures
As part of the International Astronomical Union (IAU) celebration (Feb. 09 – Mar. 08, 2022) of “Women and Girls in Astronomy”, the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) organized three online general lectures that covered a wide range of topics. These are:
SAASST Online Lecture - Physics of the LHC
Ms. Noora Al-Ameri, a SAASST research assistant at the High Energy Astrophysics Laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, gave an online lecture on Wed. Feb. 23, 2022. The lecture was about the “Physics of the Large Hadron Collider.” Ms. Noora first started with a good introduction about the elementary particles. An elementary particle or fundamental particle is a subatomic particle that is not made of other
SAASST organizes An Arduino Workshop for the UoS Mechanical Engineering Students
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) is organizing a two-week (Feb. 14-24, 2022) Arduino workshop for the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering (MENE) students at the University of Sharjah. This workshop falls under a special topic course, "Instrumentation and Measurements," as part of the students' program requirement. Eng. Yousuf Faroukh from the SAASST CubeSat Laboratory is conducting the workshop. This initiative by Prof. Tahar Laoui from MENE enhances collaboration between SAASST and MENE in training students.
STK Workshop Certification (Level 1, 2, and 3)
The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) is conducting a series of STK certification levels workshops for the University of Sharjah students and SAASST staff. The workshop started on February 07 and will end on March 03.
Systems Tool Kit (STK) is an indispensable digital mission engineering application for aerospace, defense, telecommunications, and other industries. It features an accurate, physics-based modeling environment to analyze
SAASST Participation in the “Future International Academy” “UAE Innovates 2022” Program
Engineer Tarifa Al Kaabi and Engineer Yousuf Faroukh from the CubeSat laboratory at the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology participated on Feb. 17 in the “UAE Innovates 2022” with a school in Al-Ain, the “Future International Academy.” The SAASST engineers presented four workshops targeting male and female high school students, introducing them to advances in satellite technologies and history. The workshop also introduced the students to CubeSats such as the Sharjah-Sat-1. CubeSats are used in so many different applications in science, engineering, and even in economics.