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Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex

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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.

Named afterAl-Khwarizmi Edit this on Wikidata
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  • Melaka State Mufti Department Edit this on Wikidata
LocationMasjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates2°17′40.2″N 102°05′02.2″E
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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
Established2002
Websitewww.khawarizmiobs.com
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Name

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

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.[2] The total cost for its development was RM20 million.[3]

Architecture

  • Observatory
  • Planetarium
  • Training Centre

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