Representing the King, Prince Ghazi Wadi Rum opened the Astronomical Laboratory | East and West

Representing the king, Prince Ghazi Wadi Ramil opened the astronomical laboratory


23-08-2021 04:09 PM

Amman – Representing King Abdullah II, HRH Prince Ghazi bin Mohammed, the King’s Chief Adviser on Religious and Cultural Affairs and his personal envoy, today (Monday) inaugurated the Astronomical Laboratory set up on Mount Umm al-Tami in the Wadi Rum area.

His Excellency Prince Ghazi listened to the explanation given by the astronomer Imad Mujahid that this is a new tourism product for astronomical tourism, according to the nature of the Wadi rum area similar to the surface of the moon, so that when Wadi rum is present, tourists can observe the sky, planets, stars and galaxies. .

Founded by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Commission, the laboratory aims to monitor celestial bodies and various astronomical events and phenomena, and to expand astronomy, the field, with the participation of tourists, university students and those interested, is expanding the field of scientific tourism in Jordan and attracting astronomers and educational institutions.

The summit of Umm al-Tami Mountain was chosen as the location of the laboratory, within the criteria and criteria for building astronomical laboratories. The Astronomical Observatory clearly shows the sky.

This astronomical project falls within the vision of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, promoting tourism, adding a new tourism product to the aerospace tourism industry, promoting external and internal tourism, and highlighting tourism diversity Jordan

The inaugural function was attended by Naib Baqeed, Chairman of the Commission.





  • Nadia Barnett

    "Award-winning beer geek. Extreme coffeeaholic. Introvert. Avid travel specialist. Hipster-friendly communicator."

    Related Posts

    • science
    • January 11, 2024
    • 599 views
    A “supermaterial” of carbon… science when the Chinese kill two birds with one stone

    Just type “carbon dioxide recycling” into a search engine for scientific research, “Google Scholar,” and you'll be greeted with dozens of success stories in which the heroes are researchers who…

    • science
    • January 10, 2024
    • 503 views
    The Future of Peace and Development in Yemen in Light of the Trap of Psychological Disorders (1) | Dr. Muhammad al-Maithami

    A husband sticks a cigarette in his wife's eyes. Inadequate shelter. She then commits suicide, and by doing so will provide them with comfort, peace and tranquility at home. The…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    You Missed

    How to Find the Best Online Casinos in the UAE

    How to Find the Best Online Casinos in the UAE

    Best HydraFacial Clinic in Dubai: The Magic of Radiant Skin

    Best HydraFacial Clinic in Dubai: The Magic of Radiant Skin

    Free Job Posting Sites in the UAE: Perfect for Both Job Seekers and Recruiters

    Free Job Posting Sites in the UAE: Perfect for Both Job Seekers and Recruiters

    Yaroslav Bogdanov: Google in Dubai announced the launch of an artificial intelligence initiative for MENA countries

    Yaroslav Bogdanov: Google in Dubai announced the launch of an artificial intelligence initiative for MENA countries

    How to Choose the Right Mattress: Find the Best Fit for You

    How to Choose the Right Mattress: Find the Best Fit for You

    Emils Kerimovs on Wealthtech Revolution: Investing in the Middle East and Africa

    Emils Kerimovs on Wealthtech Revolution: Investing in the Middle East and Africa