Photos update

The event went well alhamdullilah.

We'll let the photo speak for itself ...till we meet again for the next event .







More photos http://s354.photobucket.com/albums/r406/AbangRock/?special_track=nav_tab_my_albums and

http://s449.photobucket.com/albums/qq219/melayang1/Discover%20Astronomy/

Proposed Agenda

After a few "think tank" meet, we have finalized the agenda.

Things to take note :
Secondary Participant registration starts at 830am.
Secondary Participant programme is from 9am - 9pm.

Primary Participant registration starts at 200pm.
Primary Participant programme is from 2pm - 9pm.

Parents are invited to attend the "Closing" ceremony around 9pm.

Click here to download the agenda.

What to bring ?

A must .

1. Siccors

2. Stationery (pen/pencil)

3. Torch Light

4. Proof of payment (if has not been submitted)

Good to have .

5. Small towel (if they want to freshen up throughout the day)

6. Personal "baju sembahyang"

InsyaAllah there will be more than enough "food and drinks" for the participants throughout the programme.

Think Tank Meet2

More "muscles" and "brain activity" to ensure the Masjid programme is going to be a success !

Discover Astronomy @ Masjid BJ

The Programme.

For a change, this August holiday, get your children ready for an astronomical experience. We will provide your children with an appreaciation and understanding of how Astronomy, Math and Science relate to Islam.

For instance, we will teach them how to find the direction of Kiblat just by looking at the stars. We will teach them how to identify Venus and Jupiter among the stars and identigy zodiac signs in the sky. They will also learn about the planets, galaxies, nebulae and many more celestial objects.

How by using Maths and Science concepts, your children will be able to construct a Sundial and tell time without a watch. The Sundial is a working Sundial which will be their very own, to use and keep.

We will teach your children about famous Muslim Astronomers of the past, their successes and contributions to the world. Your children will also learn to identify Venus and Jupiter amidst the stars and identify zodiac signs in the night sky, right from the own backyard at Bukit Jelutong, weather permits.

What we will cover.

• Earth-moon-sun system


• Construction of a Sundial


• Kiblat and Muslim astronomers


• Observation of the Sun, Venus and Jupiter through telescope weather permitting)

Venue : Masjid Bukit Jelutong. Lot No 1, Jalan Mimbar, U8/13,

Bukit Jelutong, 40150, Shah Alam

Date/Time : 23rd August 2008 (Saturday)

13-17 years old * 9am - 2pm ;Lecture) ; 2-6 (Team activity and Sundial); 7-9pm (Night Sky Observation**)

7-12 years old * 2pm - 7pm (Lecture) ;7-9pm (Night Sky Observation**)

* Bring your own scissors *
** Weather Permitting, Insyaallah **
*** Food provided ***

Download registration form ( JPEG file or Word File ) .

If you choose to register manually, please drop off hardcopy of registration form and proof of payment to :
a) Pengerusi Masjid BJ - Tn Hj Zainul or
b) Dr Saadiah Mohammad,
31, Jln Serambi U8/33, Bukit Jelutong,
40150, Shah Alam

Alternatively you can email your registration to discoverastronomybj@gmail.com . Kindly attach the fillup registration form and scanned proof of payment. If you have problem downloading the file, email US for the file.

WORD format
JPEG

Query :
Assoc. Prof Dr Saadiah Muhammad (013-3464310)
Puan Wan Serifa (012-356 4526)
Puan Asiah (012-666 4469)
Puan Jamaliah (012-3852696)
Puan Noreen (017-3328721)

Principal Trainer : Muhammad Faizal Othman of Alnitak of


http://www.alnitak.com.sg/

Alnitak

Alnitak (or Alnitah), is derived from the Arabic for Al Nitak meaning "The Belt" or "The Girdle" of Orion.

Click here to read more about Alnitak

Sun Dial

Make a date with us on Aug 23rd 2008, Saturday.

Target audience : Children and Teenagers.

Registration to be open by : Aug 10th 2008.

Stay tune !

And event co-organised by MasjidBJ (Shah Alam) and Alnitak (Singapore).
Query can be directed to discoverastronomybj@gmail.com or
call Ifa 012-3564526 / Dr Saadiah 013-3464310.

Think Tank Meet

Mr Faizal (of Alnitak) and Dr Saadiah (of Bukit Jelutong) in deep discussion.







Trainer-to-be trying out the activity set.

About The Principal Trainer

Muhammad Faizal Othman
Executive Director
Alnitak http://www.alnitak.com.sg

Muhammad Faizal Othman is the Executive Director of Alnitak.He graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelor Of Science, and has been conferred the Master in Education from Nanyang Technological University in 2007.

Faizal actively conducts astronomy lectures to the public and students.He was formerly a Scientific Officer at Singapore Science Centre and the officer-in-charge of the Observatory where he conducted weekly astronomy talks, lectures and camps.

Due to his expertise in this area, his views are sought to determine the dates of Ramadhan, Hari Raya Puasa and Hari Raya Haji for Singapore. He Faizal is a resource person for the Falak Committee for MABIMS (Unofficial Meetings of Regional Ministers in charge of Islam).

Faizal was also the Chairman of Assyakirin Mosque Management Board, the biggest mosque in Singapore, between 2004 and 2007. The mosque won a number of awards, including Family Friendly Mosque and Community Friendly Mosque, during his chairmanship.