The page of NARIT, the National Astronomical Research Institute, sent an invitation to look at the stars this winter in a cool way. Starting the first event on November 2, 2024, “Open the stargazing festival … get the cold wind” opens the stargazing season every Saturday night at 5 locations at the same time, giving a- including Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, and Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory in the area.
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 grand opening of the observatory again 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 to wear 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 Join for free There is no charge.
2. Starry Night over Bangkok #Look at the stars in the center of the city, Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Benjakiti Park, Bangkok. The return of 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. Take a 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 through your smartphone from several telescopes. Enjoy DIY workshops and more It’s free to join.
3. #Jupiter’s closest approach to Earth of the year is Saturday, December 7, 2025 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. Admire the beauty of the cloud bands, the Great Red Spot, and the moon. On the night that Jupiter orbits closest to the Earth in the year at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory in the regions of Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Chachoengsao and Songkhla Tha com -free participation with no cost.
4. NARIT Night at the Museum 2024 #Recite NARIT at night, December 28-29, 2024, 6:00-10:00 pm, exhibition opening. Special nighttime planetarium and viewing activities Experience learning about astronomy at night. Among the bright stars and cold winds at the end of the year, such a good atmosphere can be found at the Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory in the area in Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, No charge any for Chachoengsao and Songkhla.
5. NARIT AstroFest 2025 #Astronomy Expo Saturday 11 January 2025 period 09:00-22:00, 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 telescope Experience the research work of astronomers in various fields Visit the special Planetarium Rally Walk 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 Cycling Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Chachoengsao, and Songkhla There is no charge.
6. #Mars close to Earth Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 9:00 am – 10:00 pm Come and see Mars through a telescope on the closest day of the year. This happens every two years. Meet at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory in the area in Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Chachoengsao and Songkhla No charge.
7. TNO Open House : #National Observatory Open House Invite you to experience telescope technology. Diameter 2.4 meters, largest and newest in Southeast Asia. and view the planets through a 1 meter diameter telescope at the 7th Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty the King (National Observatory) in Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang Mai Province, along with a visit to the astronomers’ offices , held 2 times, the 1st time on Saturday 18 January 2025 and the 2nd time on Saturday 1 February 2025. Limited quantity, only 120 people at a time Application fee 300 baht/person * Applications open both hour on 2 November 2024 via Facebook https:// www. facebook.com/NARITPage (during Live at 8:00pm onwards)*
8. Dark Sky Star Party #Stargazing Travel extravaganza Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm at Khao Yai National Park, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. In the area of the dark sky park, which has one of the best sky visibility in Thailand. with a caravan of more than half a hundred telescopes from amateur astronomers and an astronomy network Along with a variety of astronomy activities and an astronomy photography workshop, free to join There is no charge.
And for anyone looking for coordinates for stargazing spots on the list of over 30 dark sky conservation areas across the country. Follow here https://darksky.narit.or.th/darkskyreserve/thailand/
9. NARIT Public Night : #Stargazing every Saturday night Activities for the public stargazing 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 Free! There is 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 the Suranaree University of Technology (open all year round).
• Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th Birthday Anniversary, Khon Kaen, Khuean Ubonrat Sub-District. Ubonrat District Khon Kaen Province (Open all year) For inquiries, call 063-8921854.
• Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th Birthday Anniversary, Chachoengsao, Wang Yen Subdistrict, Plang Yao District, Chachoengsao Province (open for year-round service).
• Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th Birthday Anniversary, Songkhla, Khao Rup Chang Sub-District, Mueang District, Songkhla Province (open only January – October every year For inquiries, call 095-1450411).
