Astronomy science department

      The astronomy science department at K.A.U is the first department of its type in the kingdom which was established to be a basic center for following astronomical and space science developments in order to prepare for qualified future generations in this important field

The astronomy studies was started in the second term of the academic year 1976 as part of the physics Department, then it was approved by the higher council of universities to be an independent department granting bachelor’s and later on masters degree in astrology / astrology and physic / mathematics.

Mission:

From the premise that Section Astronomy sciences University is the only section in the Kingdom and the second in the Arab world, the section carries on his shoulder preparing distinct academic programs to raise the scientific level of college students phases bachelor's and master's. The Section To achieve his message through several axes :

1. Academic program for bachelor’s degree in most of astronomy science branches.

2. Academic program for higher studies aims at expanding the scope of scientific research in this field.

3. To develop laboratories on continuous basis through latest astronomy equipment and image / data analysis.

4. To publishing astronomical culture among students through public lecteres and forums,publishing articles in newspaper, magazines, and organizing courses for students.

5. Follow up with annual Astronomical events, publish comments through media and organize astronomical forums at universities, schools and associations.

Vision:

Department aspires astronomy science to be experienced scientific, educational and cultural unique at the local level and regional level, by focusing on a number of disciplines and modern astronomical closer relationship with some of the world centers of becoming a centre scientifically distinct, and that section pioneer In the use of modern astronomical techniques in teaching university, and work to be a platform for cultural exposure in the community.

Objectives:

1)   In the field of theoretical research:

-    Develop and enhance the solar lab.

-    Develop Universal rays lab.

-    Establish a satellite station to enhance research in the area of space dynamics, movement of earth sunset and atmosphere changes.

-    Applied research in the area of standard astronomy such as earth, sea, and air space.

2)   In the field of providing grades:

To graduate astronomy bachelor’s and master degree holders to meet the labor market requirements in the following areas:

-    Professional solar system studies, sky mechanics, universe science, physical astronomy, physics, and space dynamics.

-    Applied fields of satellites: such as designed follow up of various satellites orbit and the factor affecting their stability in the orbits.

-    astronomical determination of Higra calendars spray times at different world countries.

In the field of community services:

1)   Publication of astronomical culture through general lecturers, forums, publication of articles in newspaper and magazines, conduction of course for students.

2)    Follow-up of astrological events

3)   Provision of scientific consultation to establish astronomical telescopes at schools and museums, times of important astronomical events for all organizations in the kingdom such as solar and lunar to determine training of eclipse prayer.

4)   Determine prayer times and direction of qibla for all cities in the kingdom.

Head of the Department: