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 after | Al-Khwarizmi |
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Location | Masjid Tanah, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia |
Coordinates | 2°17′40.2″N 102°05′02.2″E / 2.294500°N 102.083944°E |
Established | 2002 |
Website | www.khawarizmiobs.com |
Location of Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy Complex Kompleks Falak Al-Khawarizmi | |
The astronomy complex is named after astronomer Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi.[1]
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]