Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex

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

WWW khawarizmiobs.com

Name

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

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. The total cost for its development was RM20 million.

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