Bangkok has become a city of stars again. Invite everyone to come and see Jupiter, the closest to Earth of the year. Along with many astronomy activities at Benjakitti Park on the night of 7 December 2024, this event is free!
National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Body) (NSD or NARIT) Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation) is preparing to Bangkok creation It is again a city of stars. “Star sightIn the middle of town” A starry night over Bangkok 2024 in the night “Jupiter is closest to Earth this year.” Experience the beauty of the stars through a caravan of over a hundred telescopes. and various astronomy activities at the central amphitheater, Benjakiti Park, Bangkok, Saturday night, December 7, 2024, from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Participate in free activities. There is no charge.
See the stars in the city centre: Starry Night over Bangkok 2024
Mr. Suparerk Khruhanon, Manager of the Astronomy Communication and Academic Service Center, DDS, said that the star event in the city center The first event was held in December 2023 and received a good response from the people of Bangkok and nearby areas on hand In 2024, the DDS joined Bangkok. and partner organizations Prepare to change Bangkok Be the capital of stars again with activity “Look at the stars in the city center: Starry Night over Bangkok 2024” On Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm in the central amphitheater area of Benjakiti Park, Bangkok, inviting you to look for hidden stars among the skyscrapers. In the dark area of the forest park in the center of the city where there is not much light pollution.
Jupiter is closer to Earth per year.
What is special this year is that it falls on the night of the miracle. “Jupiter is closest to Earth this year.” Jupiter appears clear and prominent in the east. from early evening If you look through a telescope, you can see patterns of cloud bands and storms. Including the Great Red Spot and the four Galilean moons of Jupiter.
Activities at the starry event in the city center: Starry Night over Bangkok 2024
On the day of the event there will be a caravan of over a hundred telescopes from the Astronomy Network School. Including partner organizations and amateur astronomers Willing to provide a full service in the center of the platform area. On this night, you will also see other celestial objects such as the moon, Venus, Saturn, and Mars, etc.
In addition, we invite you to experience many interesting activities at the event such as
- Taking pictures of the moons of Saturn and Jupiter on a mobile phone
- Get to know the sky and interesting constellations through the stargazing app. “NAPA”
- Learn how to see stars with the naked eye.
- Capture impressive photos with the Planet Balloon.
- Get to know the constellations through Stellar Light Box
- Enjoy Glow in the Dark
- Listen to the lecture “The Miracle of Jupiter”
- Special activity: Night Nature Trail: explore nature at night in the heart of the Mountain Park. Among the attractive music throughout the event
special! Win a telescope and special souvenirs at the event Those interested can attend the event for free. There is no charge. Register online through https://bit.ly/StarryNightoverBKK2024-Reg Pick up souvenirs at the registration area in front of the event. Additional activity details follow on the activity website. https://bit.ly/StarryNightoverBKK-info and a page Facebook: NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute For more information, call 08 1885 4353 (during business days and hours).
Note: Information is subject to change.
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