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December 1, invites you to see “Mars” closer to the world.

The National Astronomical Research Institute has revealed that “Mars” will orbit its closest position to Earth on Dec. 1. It is located approximately 81.5 million kilometers from Earth.

Today (November 25, 2022), the National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Dr.Dr.) discloses information via Facebook. NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute Given that on December 1, 2022, Mars will orbit the closest position to Earth. Approximately 81.5 million kilometers from Earth, then orbiting in an opposite position to the sun on December 8, 2022 (the sun, Earth and Mars are aligned in the same line) during that period. After sunset, Mars appears very bright in the east, orange-red and prominent in the sky throughout the night until dawn.

When viewed through a 10-inch telescope at a magnification of 100 times or more, surface detail can be seen. Clearly including ice piles on Mars, so throughout December is a good time to get a really good look at Mars.

Because the orbit of Mars is rather oval. and is very close to the world Compared to the other outer planets, therefore, on Mars the day is opposite the Sun. It will not be Mars’ day closest to the Earth. Unlike Saturn and Jupiter, Mars gets closer to Earth every 2 years and 2 months and gets closer to Earth every 15-17 years.

NARIT prepares to organize observation activities “Mars Near Earth” invites you to look at the surface and ice poles of the Red Planet in 4 main observation points: Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and His Majesty the King’s 7th Cycle Honor Observatory, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla time 18:00 – 22:00 Free! no cost And watch the live broadcast of the near-Earth Mars phenomenon via NARIT Facebook Live via www.facebook.com/NARITPage

In addition, it also works with 560 schools in the network to distribute astronomy learning opportunities across the country. install the telescope and once again organized activities to observe the phenomenon Those interested can check the observation point near your home at https://bit.ly/MemberList-NARIT-DobsonianTelescope2022

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