Grand opening for 1001 Inventions in Istanbul
Turkish Prime Minister opens exhibition at iconic and historic location
Celebrating the Record-breaking Exhibition
More than 25 UK-based Arab Ambassadors attended a special gala reception
1001 Inventions to open in Istanbul
City of Istanbul to host blockbuster 1001 Inventions interactive exhibition.
Seven more awards for 1001 Inventions Film
5 Golds and Best Education film in Los Angeles and Hamburg Film Festivals.

The Arabic Roots of Modern Astronomy
21st January 2010, 19:00 - 21:00
Arab astronomers profoundly changed our concept of the night sky, from a fearful realm with unpredictable powers over our lives, to an object of scientific curiosity. Discover how Arab science spearheaded the scientific revolution.
Part of ‘The Big Questions’, a series by Imperial College Astrophysics.
Speakers:
Professor Jim Al-Khalili OBE, Dept of Physics, University of Surrey
Dr Rim Turkmani, Astrophysics Group, Imperial College London
Facilitator:
Alison Boyle, Curator of Astronomy, Science Museum
Event organised by: Imperial College London