Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex

The Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex (Malay: Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi) is an observatory in Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Malacca. 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.

It is an astronomy museum with an observatory and 3D theatre showing space related movies and planetarium shows. It also resembles a religious education centre with accommodation and training facilities. This is because the museum is run by the Melaka Mufti Department and the museum emphasises the role of astronomy in Islamic worship and life in general.

It explains how the movements of the stars and/or the cycle of the moon regulates prayer times, fasting, the Hajj, navigation and so on.

There are a number of space related exhibits inside such as models of the space shuttle, Saturn 5 rockets and the international space station. There are astronaut costumes, representations of the night sky, some typical science museum-type exhibits and distorted mirrors (not sure what the latter has to do with astronomy). There is a weighing machine which tells you how much your weight would be on other planets - if you want to lose weight, move to Mars!

Tanjung Bidara has a pleasant public beach located very close to Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex. There is a beach resort hotel there.

Contact Information

Address: Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi, Kampung Balik Batu, Tanjung Bidara, 78300 Masjid Tanah, Melaka, Malaysia

Tel: 606 384 2148
Fax: 606 384 2126

Getting There

There really isn't much choice when it comes to transportation of Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex in Melaka. You can either drive there or take a cab.

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