Ban Muang – Adenium Phenomenon Mars is closest to Earth on December 1.

On November 26, 2022, Prachin Buri Province reporters reported that they are informed by Public Relations and Corporate Communication National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Dr.Dr.), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and of innovation (Wor.) invites you to keep an eye out for “Mars near Earth” on December 1, 2022, which appears bright red-orange all night until dawn. Get ready to watch the surface and ice pole of Mars through 4 telescopes in Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla for free! no cost or watch the live broadcast of the phenomenon via https://www.facebook.com/NARITpage

Mr. Suparerk Khaehanon, director of the Astronomy Academic and Communication Service Center, Dr. Dr. revealed that on December 1, 2022, Mars will orbit the closest position to Earth. It is approximately 81.5 million kilometers from Earth and will orbit opposite the Sun on December 8, 2022 (the Sun, Earth and Mars will be aligned in the same line). After sunset, Mars appears very bright in the east, orange-red and prominent in the night sky. until dawn When viewed through a 10-inch telescope at a magnification of 100 times or more, surface detail can be seen. Clearly including ice piles on Mars, so throughout December is a good time to get a really good look at Mars.

Because the orbit of Mars is rather oval. and is very close to the world Compared to the other outer planets, accordingly, Mars is opposite the Sun. It will not be Mars’ day closest to the Earth. Unlike Saturn and Jupiter, Mars gets closer to Earth every 2 years and 2 months and gets closer to Earth every 15-17 years.

DR. is preparing to organize observation activities “Mars Near Earth” invites you to look at the surface and ice poles of the Red Planet at 4 main observation points: Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and the Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th cycle, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla time 18:00 22:00 Free! no cost And watch the live broadcast of the near-Earth Mars phenomenon via NARIT Facebook Live via www.facebook.com/NARITPage.

In addition, it also works with 560 schools in the network to distribute astronomy learning opportunities across the country. install the telescope and once again organized activities to observe the phenomenon. Those interested can check out an observation point near your home at https://bit.ly/MemberList-NARIT-DobsonianTelescope2022