National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (SSO), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation opens the issue of “10 Astronomy to Follow in 2021”, revealing trends next year focusing on developing advanced astronomy technology to the society. Of Thailand Join forces to solve the PM2.5 problem and the Thai aerospace cooperation partners Set a platform to push Thailand into the space technology industry Ready to move forward ‘Dark Sky Conservation Area in Thailand’ to support astronomical tourism Prepare to open a new astronomy zone and Science North Square. Inside the Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Chiang Mai and invites to follow important astronomical phenomena throughout the year
Dr. Saran Posayachinda, director of the National Astronomical Research Institute Press conference via Facebook page National Astronomical Research Institute Invite people to follow 10 important astronomy stories in 2021 as follows:
1) The Moon blocking Mars (Occultation of Mars by the Moon) 17 April 2021 The phenomenon of the moon blocking Mars The phenomenon starts at about 20:12. Mars will be noticed slowly disappearing behind the moon. And Mars will come out of the whole planet again around 21:28
2) Nearest-farthest full moon in the year (Super Full Moon & Micro Full Moon), the closest full moon to Earth in the year or Super Full Moon (27 April 2021) and the farthest full moon to Earth. In the year or Micro Full Moon (19 December 2021)
3) Partial Lunar Eclipse: 26 May 2021, observed in all regions of the country. In Thailand, the moon will appear beyond the horizon at 5:42 p.m., allowing observers to see a partial lunar eclipse from 5:42 – 6:52 pm, totaling 1 hour and 10 minutes.
4) important phenomena about planets
Near-Earth Saturn (8 August 2021), near-Earth Jupiter (20 August 2021) and Venus are in the brightest position (December 7, 2021) 5) The development of astronomy technology to society: AstroFab (Astronomy Fabrication Laboratory) opens the astronomy lab. For students and general public to use as a learning exchange area Creative work Build on the idea To invent a piece of work Supporting state-of-the-art equipment including hardwares and softwares of high quality and performance. With expert advice To create innovative technology prototypes To increase the competitiveness of advanced technology Strengthen the manpower of the country To be able to expand into the industry or business sector
6) Optics and Photonics Center (Optics and Photonics Center), Dr. Set up the Optics and Photonics Technology Development Center There is a laboratory Located within the Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province to design, develop and manufacture tools Or modern optical instruments Develop the potential of high potential optics and optics technology personnel for use in astronomy. Space technology And national defense and the observatory in honor of the Prince of Songkhla in cooperation with Prince of Songkla University Focus on creating innovation for application to the industrial sector.
7) Keep an eye on 2 partners for cooperation in atmosphere / space research of Thailand
Thailand Consortium for Atmospheric Research (TCAR) joins forces with 28 government agencies and educational institutions. Provide a navigation map of the integrated research. Atmospheric research linked to the study of Thailand’s air quality and climate change To reduce the impact of climate change and air pollution problems such as PM2.5, etc.
The Thai Space Consortium (TSC) joins hands with 9 government agencies and educational institutions. Joint design Develop and build science research satellites By a team of Thai engineers Enhance the capabilities of technology development and advanced engineering personnel. Bring the knowledge and capabilities of each of the partners to integrate together to establish the nation’s space science research infrastructure. Continue to create commercial and industrial innovation. Ready to lay the foundation for Thailand to step into the space technology industry
8) Dark Sky in Thailand Dark Sky Conservation Area in Thailand Raising awareness of the impact of light pollution Campaign to create a place that reserves the darkness of the night sky by inviting the community of entrepreneurs to register as a dark sky conservation area in Thailand and join hands with TAT to organize an astronomical tourism campaign Stimulate domestic tourism
9) Important observations in the world astronomy circles 2021, Hope (Hope), Perseverance Rennes. (Perseverance) Tienwen-1, Chandrayaan-3, Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART), James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Artemis Flight 1 (Artemis 1) Janbepi Colombo (BepiColombo) and a solar orbiter.
10) A new set of exhibitions, Astronomy Insight and Northern Science Square, NSM at the Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, amazed by the new exhibition zone such as the Universe Room, Black Hole, Pinhole Camera, Solar Eclipse in Thailand 100 years, etc. and the Northern Science Square, NSM. In collaboration with the National Science Museum Organization Join in building a learning area for science professions And a source of creativity for youth Expected to open for service in early 2021
Dr. Saran added that We invite all people to follow 10 astronomy matters that will happen in the next year. And invite everyone to visit the new astronomy exhibition And the Northern Science Square at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province to inspire science and technology Learn about astronomy For those interested in more astronomy news You can follow the Facebook page NARIT National Astronomical Research Institute.
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