Astronomy and Islam: Astronavigation

Name: Astronomy and Islam: Astronavigation
Start: 2025-05-25
End: 2025-05-25
Location: Royal Observatory Greenwich

25 May 2025

Venue: Royal Observatory Greenwich
Website: www.rmg.co.uk

Discover how traditional Arab navigators used the stars to help them find their way at sea and locate the direction for prayer in Islam. Learn how the night sky changes over time, and how to use celestial objects today to work out directions, useful for spotting the New Crescent Moon. Ages 7+.

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