Facebook NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute Posted a message stating that on April 20, 2023, there will be a partial solar eclipse over the sky in Thailand from about 10.22 – 11.43 hrs. Thailand can only observe in some areas, namely Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani, Satun, Songkhla, Phatthalung, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Krabi and some. Trat, Ubon Ratchathani and Si Sa Ket provinces
For those who are interested in watching this phenomenon Do not observe with the naked eye. must use sunglasses X-ray film or CD, because sunlight can penetrate and destroy the optic nerve cells until blindness. It should be observed through a dedicated device. with safe light filtering properties, such as sun glasses made of black polymer filter Aluminum mylar filter Filter glass for welding mask No. 14 or larger and indirect sun observation devices such as viewing the sun’s shadow through a screen. or use the principle of a pinhole camera This is a safe method that does not harm the eyes. And can also see the phenomenon for many people at a time
However, if observed through a telescope Must be a telescope equipped with a solar filter only. Because the telescope has a concentrating lens, the sunlight is intensified. It is extremely dangerous to the eyes, which can be watched live. “Partial solar eclipse Above the Sky of Thailand” from the Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Songkhla via the National Astronomical Research Institute Facebook page.
Thanks to Facebook NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute.
