Manama, Bahrain: Astronomical Observations of Comet Elenin

On October 16, 2011, Comet Elenin will make its closest approach to the Earth at a distance of 0.2338 AU (34980000 km; 21730000 mi). On this occasion, members of the Bahrain Astronomical Society invite the public to observe the comet from the grounds of the Bapco Club in Manama, dispeling the popular myths associated with this approach.

Manama, Bahrain: Lecture on the history of the space age by Professor Shawqi Al-Dallal

Tuesday, October 4, the Youth Innovation centre in Umm Al Hassam will host a lecture on the history of the space age by Professor Shawqi Al-Dallal,  professor of Physics at the University of Bahrain and chairman of Bahrain Astronomical Society.