Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex

Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex
Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi
Named afterAl-Khwarizmi Edit this on Wikidata
Organization
  • Melaka State Mufti Department Edit this on Wikidata
LocationMasjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates2°17′40.2″N 102°05′02.2″E / 2.294500°N 102.083944°E / 2.294500; 102.083944
Established2002
Websitewww.khawarizmiobs.com
Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex is located in Malaysia
Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex
Location of Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex
Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi

The Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex (Malay: Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi) is an observatory in Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah District, Melaka, Malaysia. It is owned by Melaka State Government and operated by Melaka Mufti Department.

Name

The astronomy complex is named after astronomer Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.[1]

History

The astronomy complex was established in different stages. The first stage was the observatory established in 2002, followed by the planetarium in 2005 and finally the training centre in 2008.[2] The total cost for its development was RM20 million.[3]

Architecture

  • Observatory
  • Planetarium
  • Training Centre

See also

  • List of tourist attractions in Melaka

References

  1. ^ "Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-15.
  2. ^ Administrator. "Official Website of Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex". khawarizmiobs.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-15. Retrieved 2015-02-15.
  3. ^ "Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex Melaka - Malaysia Tourist & Travel Guide". attractionsinmalaysia.com.


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