Star Walk, Let's Explore the Space
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REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Throughout ago, al-Qazwini had called for an invitation. "Let us looked at the planets, calculate their numbers, and enjoy a wide range of color," said well-known astronomer in the 12th century AD in his book The Wonders of Creation. In subsequent periods, many scientists welcomed the invitation.
They moved to dive into the depths of astronomy. Later gave birth to a variety of theories and discoveries. Now, turn to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre accept that invitation. Institutions which are under the management of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque UAE launches astronomy software called Star Walk.
| Programs that are in development still use Arabic premiere this unique feature of high quality. Of course this is very interesting for those who are infatuated with astronomy and celestial bodies. This program can be accessed via the iPhone and iPad. To bring the Star Walk, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre is working with software companies and international communications, Vito Technology. Star Walk is also wrapped three-dimensional graphics technology. Those who surf on the program will look at the stars. Also the relationship between a star and other stars, as well as dimension and distance of stars from Earth. With this program, the users the opportunity to make a virtual tour to a planet or a star of his choice. In addition, the available depth information about the planets and the stars. |
Through a cell phone, one can enjoy the 88 constellations, star 9110, and the eight planets. Star Walk presents the movement of planets and stars, both on the day or night. Makers of this software include a very accurate mathematical calculations related to the existence of planets and stars.
"Development of the Arab version of this software is the first program of a number of steps that will be Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre in developing science and Islamic heritage," said Dr Ali bin Tamim, head of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre as quoted by Middle East Online, Monday ( 22/11).
Ali said the legacy of Islamic astronomy gives great influence to human life. It can be used to introduce the successful achievement of its predecessors achieved in science, astronomy, medicine, architecture, and art to young Muslims. The same is to be achieved through the Star Walk.
Director of Cultural Events and Activities on the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, Talal al-Marzouei, say, Star Walk of Arabic programs created by a special team that sponsored and supported by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy prime minister.
According Mazrouei, this program is a translated version that provides a comprehensive picture and information about stars, constellations, planets, comets, and solar system. Courses that he values as a detailed guide for those interested in astronomy or research in the field of astronomy.
The team of Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre, he explained, had done some touches on this program, namely by adding the heritage of Islamic civilization in the field of astrononomi, science, and poetry. They added that all the text of the Star Walk program.
"We supply the program with a list of words," ujat Mazrouei. He added, Shadifat Wasfi al-Amin, who is a translator, researcher, writer and architect, translate and modify the content of cosmic program by adding the heritage of Islamic civilization related to astronomy. Then, Wasfi fulfilled with the names sainstis and Muslim astronomers.
Source:www.republika.co.id
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