On December 28, 2022, Dr. Saran Posayachinda, DirectorNational Astronomical Research Institute and Dr. Wipoo Rujopakarn, deputy director of the National Astronomical Research Institute o Dr. jointly announced 10 stories “astronomy” well worth following in 2023 via Facebook NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute revealing important astronomical phenomena such as the closest full moon to the earth during the year And it is the second full moon of the month, also known as the Super Blue Moon. The dark moon Venus. Geminids meteor shower, etc.
Inviting the island of world astronomy next year with projects exploring the solar system of many countries Keep an eye out for the new discoveries of the James Webb Space Telescope, the work of internationally renowned Thai astronomers. More importantly, it is the next step for the National Radio Telescope that will elevate Thai research to world-class levels, opening a new dimension to ancient astrophysical research that uses astronomy as a tool for tracing archaeology.
Technology Development Division And advanced engineering continues to advance and develop continuously. aim for human resource development goals And develop advanced technology and innovation (Deep Tech) in the country Academic service and communication of astronomy to society Prepare to open the 4th regional observatory service for Thai people in Khon Kaen province. ready to explode another major project Astronomy for all With the aim of spreading learning opportunitiesastronomyso that everyone can thoroughly learn astronomy and equal
10 astronomy stories to watch in 2023
1. Astronomical phenomenon that means
The full moon farthest from the earth during the year (Micro Full Moon) The full moon closest to the earth during the year. and the second full moon of the month (Super Blue Moon), the moon obscuring Venus, lunar eclipse – partial solar eclipse in the sky of Thailand. Venus is the brightest in the year, Saturn and Jupiter are closest to the Earth during the year.
2. The meteor shower is worth watching. more outstanding that means
Perseid Meteor Shower OR Mother’s Day Meteor Shower, Night 12 – Morning Aug 13 ’23, Maximum Predicted Meteor Shower 100 Stars/Hour, and Geminids Meteor Shower, Night 14 – Morning Dec 15′ 23, the maximum meteor shower expected 150 horoscope / hour
3. The island of world astronomical circles Many countries around the world have organized missions to send spacecraft to explore the solar system. that means
Solar Exploration: Aditya-L1 (India) Lunar Exploration: US Government Private Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) Program / Government Space Agency Expeditions such as India’s Chandrayaan-3 Luna, Russia’s 25, Japan’s SLIM and Seven Sisters of Australia. Exploration of other solar system objects: the American orbiting asteroid Psyche / JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer), the large icy Jupiter lunar probe (Europa Ganymede Callisto) of the European Space Agency (ESA)
4. James Webb Space Telescope
with the latest new discovery in the future We keep seeing what other mysteries in the universe this state-of-the-art space telescope will solve. and will bring new discoveries What else was unexpected?
5. Keep an eye out for world-class astronomical research The work of a new wave of Thai astronomers in various fields that means
Cosmology and high-energy astrophysics cosmology and theoretical astronomy radio astronomy planet outside the solar system and astronomy stellar astrophysics
6. Next steps for the National Radio Telescope
Prepare for Operation of National Radio Telescope Gather real-time celestial object data to study astronomical research in radio waves with plan to develop workforce Create a new generation of radio astronomers Collaborate on world-class research
7. Advanced astronomical technology and engineering development
Reveal the latest innovation development of high-frequency radio technology and optical equipment extending from astronomy to other fields, such as Q-zone, C-zone radio receiver, a new low-resolution spectrograph coronagraph, etc.
8. Ancient astronomy
Astronomy Tracks Archeology The use of astronomy as a tool to help study history and archeology through the scientific process. Study the orientation of religious places and ancient sites, such as Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. Phanom Rung Castle and Prasat Phimai related to astronomical phenomena, beliefs, traditions and the solar-lunar calendar Use of the key positions of the star in conjunction with the position of the moon and the sun The dates in the inscriptions can be compared to the Gregorian calendar. Most importantly, knowledge of the rotation of the equinox was applied. can be used to resolve the age of religious places and ancient sites
9. Observatory in honor of the 7th birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King, Khon Kaen The 4th large-scale regional observatory in Thailand, ready to be operational by the end of 2023
10. Astronomy for everyone
Push for a pilot project to study and produce prototype educational materials for visually impaired astronomy Encourage, encourage and motivate blind people to be able to imagine and learn astronomy on a par with other people
