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Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex

Coordinates: 2°17′40.2″N 102°05′02.2″E / 2.294500°N 102.083944°E / 2.294500; 102.083944
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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

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

History

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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

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  • Observatory
  • Planetarium
  • Training Centre

See also

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References

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  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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