Venus and Jupiter over the Luxor Temple

Photo by Aymen Ibrahem, Senior Astronomy Specialist

 

On Friday, 26 January 2007, Aymen Ibrahem, PSC Senior Astronomy Specialist, gave a public observing session, Luxor Space Watch, at the magnificent Luxor Temple, Luxor, Egypt. The participants of this astronomy festivity were pupils and teachers of Al Salam Primary School.

 

The observing session featured observing the Moon with two telescopes, showing the details of the lunar surface in varying magnification powers.

 

The youngsters experienced their first views of the night sky through a telescope. They were impressed by the view of the lunar terrains, including prominent craters, lunar plains and high lands. The interested pupils requested more observing sessions.  

 

"I admire Luxor, I visited the glorious city many times before," said Mr. Ibrahem. "On 25 August 2005, I photographed the Jupiter-Venus conjunction over the colossi of King Rameses the Great. The view was awesome. I have always wanted to give public observing sessions there."

 

Before the observation, Ibrahem gave a public lecture entitled "A Trip to the Moon", a virtual space exploration of the Moon.

 

Further reading

The King and Queen of Planets

http://www.bibalex.org/Eclipse2006/News_Details.aspx?id=87

Karnak Under Nighttime Sky

http://www.bibalex.org/Eclipse2006/News_Details.aspx?id=60

The King and the Messenger

http://www.bibalex.org/Eclipse2006/News_Details.aspx?id=74

 

 

Aymen Mohamed Ibrahem

Senior Astronomy Specialist