Sunday, December 13, 2020, 10.31 a.m.
The reporter reported that On the night of Dec. 13, continuing to the morning of Dec. 14, across the country sky, there will be an astronomical phenomenon in the sky. Is the meteor shower of Geminids From the binary constellations There are more than 80-150 stars to see per hour in Bangkok at most.
At the Chachoengsao Observatory The Eastern Region Observatory nearest to Bangkok, Mr. Worawit Tanwuthibandit Local guru of Thai astronomy and advisor to the Chachoengsao Observatory said that tonight Across Thailand from 21.00 onwards, there will be an astronomical phenomenon occurring a meteor shower Geminid.
To watch, lie down, face to look at the sky in the constellations. On the northeast side, you will be able to see the Geminid meteor shower, almost the next day, by hitting the meteor shower or the highest peak after midnight. It has a water drop-like effect with a variety of colors including red, green, blue and yellow. It is estimated more than 80 to 150 stars per hour.
Geminids Meteor Shower It is caused by the Earth’s orbiting through the debris stream of Asteroid 3002-Phetron. Left While orbiting the solar system Then there is friction with the Earth’s atmosphere, causing burns and can be seen in different colors.
For the activities of the Chachoengsao Observatory Chachoengsao The Eastern Observatory near Bangkok Starting from 5:00 PM to 5:00 AM, starting from watching astronomical movies at the planetarium. The view of the planets through the telescope is Saturn and Jupiter, which began to come close to each other. And set up a tent to catch the cold wind, waiting to watch the meteor shower of Geminids
On the occasion of a long holiday before the end of the year Inviting Thai people all over the region Have attended to watch this astronomical phenomenon Especially in the sky without interference
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