Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex is the place you can go to study and explore the mystery of the universe. The complex is situated at Tanjung Bidara, Masjid Tanah, Melaka. If you want to introduce your children to astronomy, this is the place.
Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex is one of the facilities that are provided by Melaka State Government in order to study and to explore the growth and the mystery of the universe. And also to achieve the state government vision to explore the space industry. Melaka Mufti Department has been honored to realizing the State Government’s ambition. The complex has been in operation for almost 10 years. It is located in front of the Straits of Melaka and the location is strategic for astronomy researchers.
This complex was inaugurated by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on 1 December 2007. The place is popular especially before Ramadhan and Hari Raya Aidilfitri, because it is one of the important location for sighting of the new moon or anak bulan.
The complex consist of 3 main buildings, the Observatory, the Planetarium and Training Center. Al-Khwarizmi Astronomy Complex is suitable for: –
