THE PLANETARIUM

It provides the public with an excellent opportunity to learn Astronomy. Earlier the planetarium was a part of the Arab maritime transport Academy, which they later gifted to the Government of Sharjah when the Academy relocated to Alexandria. Shows are usually held for government schools of different levels, University students, science clubs, organizations, etc.

The astronomical facts are explained here in a very simple way.

Location:
Al Majaz area, near the Sharjah bridge, about 3 kms away from the city center.
Timings: According to prior appointments.
Admission : Free-of-charge
Contact: P O Box:5119, Sharjah, Tel:009716-5286229, Fax:5662126.

 

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