Watch the 99 Total Solar Eclipse
From Iraq
On the occasion of the 1999 total solar eclipse, taking place on August the 11th. The University of Mosul (In Iraq) organizing an astronomical & astrophysical conference and observation activities during the period 9-12 August on the below program
The conference (09-10 August)
Main Issues:-
- Ancient Iraqi Astronomy and the contributions of Arab scientists to astronomy.
- The solar system:- motion and phenomena.
- Astronomical ephemarides:- past and present.
- Astrophysics and cosmology.
Conference Preparations:-
- Last date for receiving full papers is 1 July 1999.
- Conference fees: $ 250.00 (US), loading for 3 nights.
- Correspondence: Dr. M. B. Al-Taie, college of science, University of Mosul, Iraq.
Observational Activities (11 August)
Participants will travel to the northern part of Mosul for the solar eclipse observations. Kindly have a look at the below map. For more information, please contact JAS.
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