National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Body) or Nari open “Stargazing festival…feeling the cold wind” for the year 2024 – 2025 Organize stargazing activities every Saturday night. Within 5 astronomical parks, including Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, and Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory in Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Chachoengsao, and Songkhla, there are other astronomical activities too. During the star season, participate in activities to learn about astronomy, including:
1. Open the stargazing festival to welcome the cold wind. Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 6:00-10:00 pm The first stargazing activity this winter. Meet the re-opening of the observatory with the theme “BEYOND THE GALAXY”, inviting you to look at stars and celestial objects through different types of telescopes. Ranging in size from 10 inches to 0.7 meters in diameter, walk among the solar system in the “Our Solar System” area around the observatory area. Then explore colorful exoplanets in the “Exoplanet” area, then visit neighbors in nearby galaxies in the “Galactic Neighborhood” area amid the sounds of beautiful music during the Special Invite wearing Beyond the Galaxy themed clothing to attend the event for a chance to win limited prizes! Meet at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province No charge.
2.Starry Night over Bangkok, see the stars in the center of the city Saturday 7 December 2024 time 18: 00-22: 00 at Benjakiti Park, Bangkok The return of a star activity in the heart of the capital. which coincides with the time when Jupiter is closest to Earth in the year. Find the hidden stars among the skyscrapers. Look at the beauty through a telescope that contains more than a hundred caravans. Learn about basic stars through a smartphone application with a professional stargazer. Collect images of the moon via your smartphone from several telescopes. Enjoy free DIY workshops and more.
3.Jupiter is closest to Earth in a year. Saturday, December 7, 2025 from 6:00-10:00 pm, inviting you to look at Jupiter through different telescopes. Admire the beauty of the cloud bands, the Great Red Spot, and the moon. On the night of Jupiter’s closest orbit to Earth of the year at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory in Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Chachoengsao and Songkhla, there is no charge .
4. NARIT Night at the Museum 2024 Report NARIT at night, December 28 – 29, 2024, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Opening of a special Planetarium exhibition at night and viewing activities Experience learning about astronomy at night. Among the bright stars and the cold winds at the end of the year, a good atmosphere like this can be found at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory in Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Chachoengsao and Songkhla. There is no charge.
5. NARIT AstroFest 2025 astronomy extravaganza Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 9:00 am – 10:00 pm, full of astronomy activities on National Children’s Day. There is only one time a year when the Sirindhorn Astronomical Park opens its doors. Visit the Advanced Astronomy Technology Laboratory First time with the launch of the satellite collection kingdom. and a telescope Experience the research work of astronomers in various fields Visit a special Rally Walk Planetarium in the astronomy exhibition. With workshop activities for children and families. Get a special souvenir. and many astronomy learning centers at the event For other regions, meet at the 7th Anniversary Cycle Observatory Chaloem Phrakiat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Chachoengsao and Songkhla.
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6. Mars close to Earth Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 6:00-10:00 pm, inviting you to look at Mars through a telescope on the closest day of the year to Earth. This happens every two years. Meet at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory in Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Chachoengsao, and Songkhla.
7. TNO Open House : Open house at the National Observatory Inviting you to experience the technology of the 2.4 meter Diameter telescope, the largest and latest in Southeast Asia. and observe the planets through a 1-meter diameter telescope at the 7th Chaloem Phrakiat Cycle Observatory (National Observatory) in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Province.
Along with visiting the astrologer’s office, scheduled 2 times, the first time on Saturday, January 18, 2025 and the 2nd time on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Limited number of applicants, only 120 people at the same time The application fee is 300 baht / person https://www.facebook.com/NARITPage (During Live at 8:00pm onwards)
8. Dark Sky Star Party mStargazing travel festival Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Experience the magic of the night sky. In the area of the dark sky park, which has one of the best sky visibility in Thailand. with a caravan of half a hundred telescopes from amateur astronomers and an astronomy network Along with a variety of astronomy activities and an astrophotography workshop, free to join, no cost.
Coordinates for stargazing locations on the Dark Sky Reserve list. Continue here https://darksky.narit.or.th/darkskyreserve/thailand/
9. NARIT Public Night See the stars every Saturday night Stargazing activities for the public View celestial objects through a 0.7 meter telescope and a variety of smaller telescopes. Ready to introduce a basic look. Every Saturday night from 6:00pm – 10:00pm No charge.
– Sirindhorn Astronomical Park Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province (November – May every year).
– Observatory in honor of the 7th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Cycling Birthday, Nakhon Ratchasima Inside Suranaree University of Technology (open all year round).
– Observatory in honor of the 7th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Cycling Birthday, Khon Kaen Ubonrat Dam Sub-District Ubonrat District Khon Kaen Province (Open all year) For inquiries, call 063 – 8921854.
– Observatory in honor of the 7th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Cycling Birthday, Chachoengsao Wang Yen Subdistrict, Plaeng Yao District, Chachoengsao Province (Open all year round).
– Observatory in honor of the 7th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Cycling Birthday, Songkhla Khao Rup Chang Sub-district, Mueang District, Songkhla Province (Open only January – October every year).
