In time for the equinox Israels first solar observatory opens in northern Druze town

In time for the equinox Israels first solar observatory opens in northern Druze town

Solaris launches in Isfiya as part of a government program to increase space research in the Arab Israeli community The post In time for the equinox Israels first solar observatory opens in northern Druze town appeared first on Jerusalem World News.

Solaris is the first national solar observatory in Israel, a project promoted by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology and the Israel Space Agency, with an investment of 1.15 million NIS for its construction and another 600,000 destined for its operation in the next three years. It is a milestone for astronomical research in Israel, and especially for the region, because the observatory opened its doors in the Druze town of Isfiya, …