Various Activities

Weekly lectures (astronomical or scientific) at Haya Cultural Center every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. See the photo.

The Internal Monthly Publication of JAS, known as "Ath-Thorayya" (Pleiades), consists of four pages that contain an editorial, JAS news and activities, astronomical events, ...etc.

Hundreds of star nights were organized by JAS, in cooperation with various schools, clubs, youth camps, and cultural centers.

Hundreds of lectures were delivered by JAS at various schools, clubs, youth camps, and cultural centers.

JAS regularly organizes entertainment trips to various natural and archaeological sights throughout Jordan, as well as social gatherings at the location of the Society.

On the 15th of September of each year, JAS organizes a celebration on the occasion of its anniversary. See the photo.

JAS organized five seminars in cooperation with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs:

- January 26th, 1995
- January 16th, 1996
- December 26th, 1996
- December 28th, 1997
- December, 1998

Dedicated to the islamic applications of astronomy, especially determination of the beginnings of the Arabic months. See the photo.

JAS organized four workshops in cooperation with Zarka Private University. See the photo.:

- August 2, 1995
- July 23, 1996
- August 9, 1997
- August 2, 1998

JAS organizes special observational gatherings to observe major astronomical events, such as solar and lunar eclipses, occultations, and transits.

Photos of Various Activities

Moh'd Odeh delivering a lecture

In Haya Cultural Center 10th anniversary for JAS

Prof. Paul Kunitzsch holding a red file

The 2nd Islamic seminar

In cooperation with the Ministry of Islamic Affairs The 2nd Astronomical workshop

In cooperation with Zarka Private University.

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