Jordanian Astronomical Society (JAS)


	Jordanian Astronomical Society (JAS)

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What is JAS ?
Our Previous Activities
Articles, Information, Data
About JAS
Miscellaneous
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What is JAS ?

- Introduction:

The Jordanian Astronomical Society (JAS) - previously known as the Jordanian Amateur Astronomers Society - was founded in Amman in September 1987. It is temporarily located in Haya Cultural Center, we have about 50 active members in the Society.

- Objectives of JAS:

Assembling amateur astronomers in Jordan and the Arab World, in order to develop their astronomical hobby through the exchange of astronomical data, information, articles, and observational expertise, as well as the provision of all what an amateur astronomer may need (e.g. astronomical equipment, periodicals, books, references, ... etc) - if possible.
Popularization of Astronomy, that is, spreading astronomical culture and awareness among all classes of the Community, and ascertaining the importance of astronomy and allied sciences in every-day life, and their inter-relationship with all fields of knowledge (such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, geology, environmental sciences, technology, communications, ... and even philosophy !).
Transferring astronomy in Jordan and the Arab World from amateurism to professionalism, and from individual initiatives to institutional frames.

- Ways And Means of Fulfilling JAS's Objectives:

Weekly lectures (astronomical or scientific) at Haya Cultural Center -seen in the below photo- every Thursday at 6:00 pm.
Publications, such as 'Pleiades', the Monthly Internal Publication of JAS.
Publishing astronomical articles, essays and astronews in local newspapers and mass media.
Provision of astronomical periodicals (such as "Astronomy", "Sky & Telescope", "Astronomy Now", "Popular Astronomy", "The Planetary Report"...), as well as astronomical books, video tapes, posters, astro-software, ... etc.
Weekly and monthly observation of the sky and of the major celestial events, using the naked eyes and astronomical equipment (such as binoculars and telescopes).
Organizing "Astronomical Camps" in the Jordanian deserts, which are usually devoted to certain astronomical events, such as meteor showers, comets, ... etc.
Cooperation with other institutions (Jordanian, Arab or International), possessing similar interests, for example we are members in the International Meteor Organization (IMO) , the International Occultation Timing Association (IOTA), the American Meteor Society (AMS). and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC).
Delivering lectures and seminars, and organizing "Star Nights", at various universities, schools, clubs, societies, youth camps,and the like ...
Founding "Astronomy Clubs" in various schools and universities- which are continuously supervised by the Society.
Organizing "Astrofests", activities dedicated only to schools, which may include an opening ceremony, astronomical lectures, an astronomical exposition, and a star night.
Organizing "Scientific Astronomical Days", in cooperation with universities and/or institutions (such as the professional unions).
Organizing conferences about astronomy and space sciences, usually in cooperation with universities or other agencies.
Organizing special training courses on various topics in astronomy, both for students or teachers - some of which are held in cooperation with the Ministry of Education.

Our Previous Activities
Astronomical Camps
Astronomy Clubs
Astronomy Days

Astrofests
Astronomy Courses
Conferences & Seminars
Cooperation with Other Countries
JAS' Accomplishments in 1999 (Activities and Dreams)
Leonids '99 in Jordan.
Others

Articles, Information, Data

Articles Written for JAS.
Hot Space News (Updated Daily).
Meteor Showers.
Observing Meteors by Radio
Some Beautiful Binary Stars.
Some Important Periodical Comets.
The 25 Brightest Stars.
The 26 Nearest Stars.
The Brightest Asteroids.
What is Your Real Sign ?!

About JAS
Contact JAS.
JAS' Administrative Board and Consultants.
JAS' Mailing Lists.
JAS Internal Publication (Ath-Thorayyah).
JAS Radio.
Members Area (For JAS' members only).

Miscellaneous

Astronomical Societies in the Arab World.
Awards Granted to JAS Site !
Get An Interesting Arabic Poster.
Islamic Crescents' Observation Project (ICOP).
JAS Forum.
Links to Other Sites.
Meteorite Over Jordan ?
Multi-Antenna Radio-Meteor Observation (MARMO).
Maktoob (Arabic/English Web Based Email).
Observation Reports.
Photo Gallery.
Software Section.

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