Suparerk Karihanon, Director of the Academic and Communication Center for Astronomy Sor. said from the monthNovember-March it is the right time forlook at the starsespecially in the areathe North
due to entry into the rangewinter the sky has good visibility no rain clouds So it’s time to open the stargazing season again every Saturday night. at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim district, Chiang Mai province forobservatoryChalerm Phrakiat Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao and Songkhla are open as usual.
The parade includes 10 special astronomy events throughout the winter:
1) Open the Stargazing Festival … Get the Winter Wind 2022 – 2023 Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 18: 00-22: 00 The first stargazing activity this winter. Join us to learn the basics of stargazing. See the stars with the naked eye and see celestial objects in full view through the telescope. amidst the cold wind and music Register for the event online in advance.here to receive “star map”(Limited quantity) at the registration point within the event
2) Complete lunar eclipse on the night of Loi Krathong, Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 6 pm-10pm. Watch the brick-red full moon rise above the horizon at sunset. Join the floating Krathong at the pond in the shadow of the moon, listen to a special talk about the lunar eclipse. and many other activities
3) Mars near the Earth Thursday 1 December 2022, 18: 00-22: 00 Let’s take a look at the Mars telescope on the night closest to Earth and Special Talk, interesting stories about Mars.
4) Counter the cold wind, sleep by counting the Geminid meteor shower Wednesday night, December 14, 2022, 6:00 pm-10:00pm, at Huai Lan Reservoir, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai Province, one of the places of conservation of dark sky areas in Thailand. And the observatory in honor of the seventh cycle of the King’s birthday, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao and Songkhla from 18: 00-23: 00 (starting to observe the phenomenon from 20:00 onwards) .The drop rate is about 150 stars / hour.
5) Night at the Museum: open exhibit A special planetarium at night and stargazing activities from 23 to 25 December 2022. Experience astronomy learning at night. with a fun disguise theme
- December 23, 2022 18: 00-22: 00 Dressing up for the Sleeping Beauty themed event (pajamas).
- December 24, 2022 6:00 pm-10:00pm Dressing up for the Merry Christmas themed event (Christmas party dress).
- December 25, 2022 18: 00-20: 00 (no stargazing activities)
6) NAIT Public Night Countdown 2023 Saturday 31 December 2022 Time 18: 00-24: 00 Take part in the countdown to the countdown to the start of the new year. As well as star gazing over the years with NAIT
7) NAIT AstroFest 2023 and National Children’s Day, Saturday 14 January 2023 from 9:00 to 22:00, full of various astronomy activities. And a one-year special event is only once with the opening of the Sirindhorn Astronomical Park House.
Visit the Advanced Astronomical Technology Laboratory Experience the research work of astronomers in various fields and win special souvenirs. and many astronomy teaching materials within the event The region is located at the Observatory to commemorate the seventh cycle of his birthday, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao and Songkhla
8) TNO Open House: Open house of the National Observatory inviting the public to experience the technology of telescopes 2.4 meters in diameter, the largest and most modern in Southeast Asia. And see the planets through a telescope with a diameter of 1 meter at the observatory in honor of the seventh birthday cycle.
o the National Observatory In Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai, in addition to the visit of the astronomers office, was organized twice a year, the first time on Saturday 21 January 2023 and the second on Saturday 11 February 2023. Follow the online applications at https://www.facebook.com/NAITPagina
9) The dark moon Venus on Friday 24 March 2023, from 18:00 to 22:00 at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and Chalerm Phrakiat Observatory, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao and Songkhla.
10) NARIT Public Night: Stargazing … every Saturday night Stargazing activities for people View celestial objects through the 0.7 meter telescope and a variety of telescopes. with an introduction to the basic methods of stargazing every Saturday night from 6pm to 10pm Free! free
For this year launches the campaign “Narit point”Take part in the NAIT Public Night activity to see the stars every Saturday night. Including other special events you can collect points online Redeem limited edition souvenirs (souvenirs depend on each redemption point)
Anyone interested in participating in the various activities can follow more details via Facebook. NAIT National Institute of Astronomical Research
