Observation of the square and the crescent when completed confirms the accuracy of the astronomical calculations

09:35 Sunday, July 18, 2021

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Dr Ashraf Shaker, head of the astronomy department at the National Astronomical Research Institute, said tracking the moon and observing the square and crescent at the end confirms the accuracy and validity of astronomical calculations, noting that there is some skepticism in astronomical calculations. in general.

Shaker added, in a telephone interview with the “This Morning” program on the “Extra News” satellite channel today, Sunday, that this month is very important for the Hajj season, and that it is important for the Arab countries. to ensure the accuracy of astronomical calculations. , explaining that the whole world is calculated in the same way and arrives at the same result.

And he continued that tracking the movement of the moon benefits the accuracy of astronomical calculations, in addition to helping countries reach the moon’s surface with some accuracy and obtain samples, explaining that there is controversy. on Pluto from the fact that it is a planet or an asteroid, because of its small body, saying, “Pluto is one of the difficult objects to watch. Because its body is small and far away and on the edge of the solar system , and it needs a while to get close enough to be easy to spot. ”