On the night of December 14th, invite Sleep and count the Geminids meteor shower” Huai Lan Reservoir, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai Province
National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Dr.), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (WHA) invites Sleep and count the Geminids meteor shower on the night of November 14 in the area Conservation Center at Huai Lan Reservoir, On Tai Subdistrict, San Kamphaeng District. Chiang Mai Province View interesting celestial objects such as Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, galaxies, nebulae and star clusters, etc., through a variety of telescopes.
Mr. Suparerk Kruehanon, director of Astronomical Academic and Communication Service Center, DR., said that DR., along with On Tai subdistrict municipality. San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai Province Organize activities to observe the phenomenon of the Geminids meteor shower “To fight the cold wind Sleep and count the Geminids meteor shower.” On the night of December 14, 2022, use the area around Huai Lan Reservoir which is quite dark without disturbing the light It is ideal for observing meteor showers There were interesting astronomy activities during the event, including a lecture introductory stargazing. Introduce celestial objects and winter constellations. Introduction to techniques for photographing meteor showers. Observe celestial objects through a telescope. And sleep counting meteor showers, etc., 5-11pm :00. https://bit.ly/NARIT-Geminids-2022 For more information, call 088-5477834.
For those who want to stay overnight The On Tai community provides homestay services. Ask for details on 064-7466377 / 084-9147111 and at the square of the tent. (Forest Office) Tel. 083-7142654
Those interested in participating in activities in other regions can join Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary Suranaree University of Technology, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Tel. 086-4291489 and Observatory Chaloem Phrakiat 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary (Chachoengsao Province Free) Tel 084-0882264
Mr. Suparerk added that Those interested in watching the Geminid meteor shower phenomenon this time can be observed with the naked eye in all regions of the country You do not need to look through a telescope. Should choose a place where the sky is completely dark with no disturbing lights recommended for sleeping Because the meteor shower spread across the sky For the Geminids meteor shower, the highlight is The speed of the meteor is not great. Also, the sink rate is quite high, so it’s easy to observe. can be seen in all directions This is a good opportunity to watch the meteor shower.
Geminids Meteor Shower Phenomenon Or Twin Star Meteor Shower Usually occurs during December 4-20 every year. There is a scattered center around the twin stars. This year, astronomers predict a maximum rainfall on the night of December 14, 2022, about 150 moons per hour. That night, the binary constellation will appear from the eastern horizon at about 20:00 and can be observed until about 23:00, after which the meteor shower can still be seen. But there will be moonlight on the sixth day of the waning moon
The Geminids meteor shower is caused by the movement of the Earth through a stream of rock and dust left behind by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon as it passes through the inner solar system. when the world walks that path Earth’s gravity draws dust and rock into the atmosphere to burn. a flash of light Sometimes a large ball of fire is called a fireball.
