4th Arab Conference in Astronomy and Space Sciences
(Amman, Jordan; August 28th - 31st, 2000)

Last Updated 11 August at 08:20 UT

Organizers

Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS), Institute for Astronomy and Space Sciences (IASS), and Jordanian Astronomical Society (JAS), are the organizers of the 4th Arab Conference in Astronomy and Space Sciences (4th ACASS).

Purpose

The purpose of this conference is to introduce some of the recent developments and applications of Astronomy and Space Sciences. This conference is designed also to give the Arab astronomers and scientists the opportunity to interact with each other and with distinguished international scientists in the field of astronomy and Space Sciences, and to enhance the already existing collaboration between them in the above important field of research. Beside to discuss and develop the internal curriculum of the AUASS and to establish different Scientific committees in different field along with Scientific election of new members for the Higher council of AUASS.

Local Organizing Committee

  1. Eng. Khalil Konsul / Secretary.
  2. Prof. Hamid M.K. Al–Naimiy.
  3. Dr. Rafik Kandalyan .
  4. Dr. Abd As-Salam Ghaith.
  5. Dr. Ali Abanda.
  6. Mr. Mohammad Odeh.

Participation

The number of participants is limited to eighty. All local expenses will be covered by the ACASS. Registration cost will be 100 US$. There will be excursions to some antiquities in Jordan. The cost for this excursions will be announced due time.

Aspects of the Conference

Location

The 4th ACASS will be hosted by the Institute of Astronomy and Space Sciences (IASS) of Al al-Bayt University , Mafraq – Jordan . Accommodation for all Participants will be at Al al-Bayt University guest rooms.

Deadline

Abstract of the contributed papers should be received before 30th June 2000, and the full paper before 10th August 2000. The second announcement will be around mid of June 2000.

Correspondence

Second Circulation

Introduction

Suggested Papers

  1. Regional Center Basic Space Sciences & Technology Education in Western Asia: Hans Haubold / (UN, Veina).

  2. NORT" an Arab Project": Al-Naimiy, Konsul & Qurcei / Jordan & France.

  3. Status and Future of AASS& AUASS in the Arab countries: Al-Naimiy & Konsul / Jordan.

  4. Astronomy in Jordan (Past,Present and Future): Al-Naimiy & Konsul / Jordan.

  5. Is Physics Sick ??: Hesham Ghasib / Jordan.

  6. Timing in Arab Heritage: Ali Abanda / Jordan.

  7. Multi-Antenna Radio-Meteor Observation: Mohammad Shawkat Odeh / Jordan.

  8. New computer program to calculate Islamic Prayer times (Accurate Times): Mohammad Shawkat Odeh / Jordan.

  9. Scientific Division Group /AUASS: Hanna Sabat / Jordan & France.

  10. Optimistic View for Astronomical Future in Arab Countries: Al-Malki / Sudia Arabia.

  11. One solution for the light curve of stars having spots: Al-Maliki / Saudi Arabia.

  12. The Equator Shadow and the Moon Houses (Manazel): Hassan Basurra / Saudi Arabia.

  13. Imagery with a Rotating Slit Aperture Telescope: Hamid Tomo / Morocco.

  14. What about Astronomy and Space Sciences in Morocco: Hamid Tomo / Morocco.

  15. The Experience of Teaching Astronomy at the University of Hassan II: Najid Nour-Eddine / Morocco.

  16. An Overview of the Problem of the Three Bodies in Astrodynamic: Najid Nour-Eddine / Morocco.

  17. Chemical Evolution of Galaxies: Khalil Chamcham / Morocco & UK.

  18. Weather and Astronomical Studies for the Outaimeden Site in Morocco: Siher El-Arabi / Morocco.

  19. New Research in Variable Stars: Edd Budding / Newzealand.

  20. Solar-Terrestrial Interaction: A.M. Hamza / Canada.

  21. The Aurora Borealis & Australis Problems. A.M. Hamza / Canada.

  22. Studying the Relation between Astronomy & Chield Psychology: Fayz Fouq Al-Ada / Syria.

  23. Astronomy in Old Ugarit: Yarub Badr / Syria.

  24. General Comments on Building Telescope in Developing Countries: Abdul-Kader Hamds / Syria.

  25. From History of Astronomy & Astronomers in Othmanies era (922-1900): Jalal Khanji / Syria.

  26. How you make a plane Astro-lab by computes: Hassan al-Belani / Syria.

  27. The Roles of the Arab Scientists contributions for the clarification of the Earth Rotation and Planetary Motion: Moussa AL-Khoury / Syria.

  28. Parts from the Arabic Mathematical contributions in Astronomy Development: Moussa AL-Khoury / Syria.

  29. Laser Successor of Space Shuttle: Samir Shabab, Syria.

  30. Ancient Indian Astronomy Amateur Astronomy: Bharat Adur / India.

  31. Statistical & Correlative Studies for x-ray Solar Flares Detected Above 300 KEV by SMM/GRS Space Mission During (1980-1989): Mosalam Shaltout / Egypt.

  32. Power Spectra Analysis for Pioneer IPE Solar EUV Flares Index (1979-1992): Mosalam Shaltout / Egypt.

  33. Astronomy in Egypt: Abdul-Fatah Jalal / Egypt.

  34. Depolarization Effects Due to Some Atmospheric Constituents: R. Al-Naimiy, K. Al-Jumily, and D.Hassan / Iraq.

  35. One Dimensional Atmospheric Model: R. Al-Naimiy / Iraq.

  36. Astronomy and language Scientists: Nabela Abdul- Munim / Iraq.

  37. Solar effect on the Humans: Eman Fadul Al- Azawi / Iraq.

  38. Babylonian Astronomy: Talib H.Kadori / Iraq.

  39. Kalman Method for Image Analysis: Saleh Mahdy / Iraq.

  40. A Catalogue of Medieval Sporadic Meteor Observations Recorded in Arabic and Islamic Chronicles (800-1900) A.D.: Rada & Al-Saab / Jordan & Saudi Arabia.

  41. Nucleosynthesis in Stars: Mounib Eid / Lebanon.

  42. Spiral Galaxies in the Near Infra-Red: Kandalyan, Al-Naimiy and Khaswana / Jordan & Armenia.

  43. Co & HCO + Observations of IC 1396: Kandalyan / Armenia.

  44. Gravitational Lenzing by Clusters of Galaxies: Hanadi Abdul-Salam / Netherland & Sudan.

  45. Intensive optical monitoring of bright BL Lac (Great astrophysics using small Telescopes): Enrico Massaro / Italy.

  46. Using computer vision & artificial neural network to do automated classifications of galaxies: Shaukat Goderya / USA.

  47. Doing astronomical research for eclipsing binary stars with small telescopes: Shaukat Goderya / USA.

Suggested Participants

  1. Jordan:

    1. Khalil Konsul
    2. Hamid Al-Naimiy
    3. Hisham Ghassib
    4. Ali Abanda
    5. Abdussalam Ghaith
    6. Mohammed Al-Helo
    7. Taisir Subhi
    8. Hannna Sabat
    9. Awni Khassawna
    10. Mohammed odeh
    11. Khalid Al-Tel
    12. Marwan Al-Shweiki
    13. Fayzeh Muhtaseb
    14. Nada Abanda
    15. Hatem Beshtawi

  2. Syria:

    1. Jalal Khanji
    2. Hassan Belani
    3. Yarub Badr
    4. Fayz Fauq Al-ada
    5. Mousa Al-Khori
    6. Abdula Al-Ahmad
    7. Adnan Arbash
    8. Emad Saryoil
    9. Abdul Kader Hamdo
    10. Samir Shaaban

  3. Egypt:

    1. Abdul- Fatah Jalal
    2. Mosalam Shaltout

  4. Iraq:

    1. Farouk Abdul-Salam
    2. Rashid Al- Naimiy
    3. Shaker A. Abdullah
    4. Nabeala Abdul Muniem
    5. Saleh Mahdy Ali
    6. Talib Hady Kadori
    7. Quasi Al- Jumaili
    8. Eman Al- Azawi
    9. Wafiq Shaker
    10. Khalid Al- Yamour
    11. Iyad Al-Ani
    12. Ali Talib

  5. Morocco:

    1. Najid Nour-Eddin
    2. Khalil Chamcham
    3. Sohir Al- Arabi

  6. UAE:

    1. Ibrahim Abdulla
    2. Mohammed Al- Salami

  7. Saudi Arabia:

    1. Mohammed Bakhit Al-Malki
    2. Saleh Al-Saab
    3. Hassan Basurra
    4. Yassen Almleky

  8. Bahrain:

    1. Waheeb E.Al-Nasir
    2. Shawqi Al- Dalal
    3. Khalid Ishaq
    4. Anwar AL-Muhammad

  9. Kuwait:

    1. Dawood AL-Ahmad
    2. Ahmed Kadoor

  10. Lebanon:

    1. Rojer Al-Hajar
    2. Munib Al-Eid
    3. Jamal Bitar

  11. Sudan:

    1. Muaawiyah Shaddad

  12. Yemen:

    1. Abdul-haq Sultan

  13. Libya:

    1. Farahat Farahat

  14. Tunisia:

    1. Fuad Anan
    2. Mehdi Benna

International Participants

  • France:

    1. Francois Querci

  • Spain:

    1. Wiliam Wamstiker

  • Germany:

    1. Gottarol Strohaicr

  • Netherland:

    1. Hanadi Abdul Salam

  • Italy

    1. Enrico Massaro

  • Canada:

    1. Ahmad Hamzah

  • India:

    1. Bharat Adur

    Another Day is Added

    Due to the large number of papers received, we have decided to extend the conference and to add another day... Thus the conference will be held during the period August 28th - 31st, 2000.

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