Frontiers of Space Astrophysics Conference at the BA
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Alexandria— In the Framework of the International Year of Astronomy (IYA) 2009 and the Italian-Egyptian Year of Science, the BA Planetarium Science Center (PSC) is organizing a Conference entitled “Frontiers of Space Astrophysics” from 2 to 4 April 2009.
Held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Hany Helal, Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Conference aims at advancing the exchange of knowledge, fostering collaboration and enhancing the utilization of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and European Space Agency (ESA) space missions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It is intended to lead to sustainable research projects and activities and to enhance the public perception and understanding of astronomy and space science.
The Conference will start at the BACC Multipurpose Hall at 9:00 am.