Astronomy in Qatar
Hello;
I am looking for like minded people who would enjoy the occasional excursion to the desert for a few hours after dark on the weekends to enjoy the stars in the night sky, un-poluted by the city lights.
I have a telescope that I take and I have practiced astronomy as a hobby for many years back in Canada.
I have only started up my hobby here a couple of months ago and have gone out into the desert a few times now with some friends and a few folks I met online through this web site.
We enjoyed the beauty of the night sky filled with stars and the hidden treasures that can be seen with the telescope.
If any of you reading this would like to come along some time you would be most welcome.
I hope to to go out again on May 7th.
Please reply if you are interested.
Regards,
Astro
Hi Quasar, HM, if u are interested in desert Star Gazing let me know.
hi, are you still in Qatar?
Hi.
I recently arrived in Qatar. I am an amateur astronomer and was planning to observe the transit from home - but job takes precedence - hence here I am :(
Is anyone planning to observe the transit? I would love to join.
Hi Rabba,Are u guys stilling doing star parties.. plz inform.
We will be heading out to the desert once last time before I go back home to Canada.
This is everyones last chance to see what there is to see in the night sky.
contact info...
rbabb at rogers dot nl dot com
Yep, still here, last observing session was a great bit of fun, a bit hot though, but the sky out in the desert is still as beautiful as ever and the desert at night is beautiful to boot.
We meet for coffee every so often for a chat, please feel free to contact me if you're interested.
Qatar Astronomy Group
Hi, we will be travelling out to the desert tonight June 11 2010.
If anyone reading this is interested contact me at 611-5129.
Astro
Anyone interested in going out to the desert this weekend for an astronomy observing session?
If interested just reply to this thread.
Regards,
Astro
I will be setting up my scope tomorrow night Friday May 21, on the roof of the building where I live.
With the Moon in first quarter it's brightness washes out many of the faint "deep sky objects" like galaxies, star clusters and nebula so I won't bother to go out of the city to the desert until later in the month.
However you can see the Moon and Saturn and a few of the brighter stars and double stars almost as good from here in the light polution of Doha because of their own brightness.
So, if anyone reading this would like to take a look at the Moon with it's craters and Saturn with it's rings, and maybe a couple of stars and double stars by all means give me a ring on my mobile for directions.
611-5129.
Regards,
Astro
Astro
Hello,
I plan to take a trip out to the desert tomorrow evening Friday the 14th with my telescope to take in a few sights.
Not sure how many are interested in going out this time around but no matter, it varies, so anyone interested can give me a call at 611-5129.
Itinerary:
The time to meet up will be 7:00 p.m. at Ramada parking lot. Then we proceed out Salwa Road for 20 or so Km and side road for about 10km.
Off road into desert 150 meters or so, no problen for a car.
Takes about 45 minutes to get there.
Astro
would have loved to have come but couldn't make it this time. Hubby talked to you and we hope to make it next time. You have my contact number now so you can just give me a call when you do it again :)
Thanks again for inviting us!
Regards, Alumnar
I incorrectly posted the date above the plan to go out this evening May 7th 2010 to have an observing session out in the desert. I plan to leave by 7:00pm.
Anyone wishing to come along is more than welcome to follow behind my car.
The location is out Salwa road about 40 km then a side road for about 10Km.
This area is far enough out to leave much of the light polution behind.
Folding chairs are great to take and of course bottled drink. Some have taken snacks as well.
Take an extra blanket or clothing as it often gets a little chilly.
Those who respond can call my cell, 6115129 and we'll arrange a location to meet to hook up and travel together.
I think that's it, except prey for clear sky!
Regards,
Astro
I hope to go out tomorrow evening May 8th 2010 to have an observing session out in the desert. I plan to leave by 7:00pm
Anyone wishing to come along is more than welcome to follow behind my car.
The location is out Salwa road about 40 km then a side road for about 10Km.
This area is far enough out to leave much of the light polution behind.
Folding chairs are great to take and of course bottled drink. Some have taken snacks as well.
Take an extra blanket or clothing as it often gets a little chilly.
Those who respond can call my cell, 6115129 and we'll arrange a location to meet to hook up and travel together.
I think that's it, except prey for clear sky!
Regards,
Astro
No problem, just check back here or under the forum "Enviroment" / Desert Stars.
I'll be updating as the date nears.
Lets hope the sky cooperates with us on the 7th.
Regards;
Astro
Hi Astro
Count me in if thats okay with ya
anyone interested, serious candidates may contact the above... booking limited... :)
We were gonna do it when QL was being updated so I couldn't access any details (like your contact number), but we sure would love to do it on the 7th May. Please keep us posted :)