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Title

The role of astronomy and space sciences in Arab societies and cultures

Abstract

Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Sciences (AASS) play an effective rˆole in Sciences, Technology and Community Development. Unfortunately, a small percentage of this knowledge is actually used in teaching at schools, universities and other academic institutions in Arab countries. The challenge is to provide effective professional development for AASS educators and researchers at all levels, from elementary school to university.There is an urgent need for a better communication channels among Arab astronomers and space scientists nowadays. In this respect, the best choice is to identify in the vast cultural heritage of the Arab basin, particularly in astronomy.Building modern and good observatories, planetariums and research centres in the region jointly by Arab astronomers and space scientists is essential and will be an excellent step towards developing AASS.The aim of this paper is to show the importance of the formal and informal astronomical research and education, giving examples of possible
astronomical projects, and comments of the experiences that have been carried out in a few Arab Countries. We show as well the importance of the Astronomical Societies in developing Science and Technology in the fields of AASS, and the role of these societies on the community
and the country development.

Date

01/01/2011

Type of Publication

Conference Item

Author(s)

Al-Naimy, Hamid M. K.

Editor(s)

Valls-Gabaud, D. | Boksenberg, A.

Content

Culture and History

Construct

Academic Social/Discourse

Methodology

Blank

Research Setting

Other | University/College

Specific Interest

Other

Target Group

Other

Institution(s)

Sharjah University

Book Title

The Role of Astronomy in Society and Culture. Proceedings IAU Symposium No. 260, 2009

Peer-Reviewed Status

Not Peer-reviewed

Publisher

International Astronomical Union

Conference Proceeding Type

Conference Published Volume

Resource Type

Position Paper/Editorial

Nation(s) of Study

United Arab Emirates

Language

English

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