This project proposes to organize the first Azarquiel School of Astronomy for university students from arab countries and from the EU
Students
The number of participants will be limited to above 40 students. About 50 to 60% of the students should come from Arab and Middle East countries.
Description
Renowned experts with international reputation in their field of research will teach several courses and open-conferences related with observational and theoretical astrophysics.
Localization
The School will be held in Granada, historically a crossroad between Western and Arabic worlds. The venue will be the “Carmen de la Victoria” located at the Albayzin
Azarquiel School July 4-11, 2010
Azarquiel School of Astronomy - A bridge between East and West
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Thursday, 24 December 2009 14:19
This project proposes to organize the first Azarquiel School of Astronomy for university students from Arab countries and from the EU. It will be devoted to promote cultural exchange, bridging the gap between the East and the West and to promote advanced-level teaching in Astronomy, motivating future research activities. Special attention will be given to the historical contribution of Arabs to Astronomy and Science.
Andalusian astronomy in the 11th century: Azarquiel (Ibn al-Zarqalluh or Ibn al-Zarqiyal) and his school Prof. Julio Samsó, Catedrático de estudios árabes e islámicos (Universidad de Barcelona)
COURSES (at the University Residence Carmen de la Victoria)
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