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 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 December 28-29, 2024, 6:00-10:00 pm Opening of a special Planetarium exhibition at night and viewing activities Experience learning about astronomy at night. Among the bright stars and 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 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 telescope Experience the research work of astronomers in various fields Visit a special planetarium. Rally Walk in Astronomy Show With workshop activities for children and families. Get a special souvenir. and many astronomy learning media 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 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: Open House at the National Observatory. 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 at January 18, 2025 and the second time, Saturday, February 1, 2025. Limited quantity, only 120 people at a time The application fee is 300 baht / person Applications open for each hour on November 2, 2024 via Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NARITPage (during Live at 8:00 pm onwards)
8.Dark Sky Star Party, a traveling masterpiece 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 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/
Public Night 9.NARIT, 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 annually).
- 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 round) For inquiries, call 063-8921854.
- Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th Birthday Anniversary, Chachoengsao, Wang Yen Sub-District, Plang Yao District, Chachoengsao Province (open for service all year round).
- 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).
Mr. Suparerk added that For various activities that NARIT organizes at the stargazing festival. This is a great opportunity for participants to collect points in the “NARIT Point” activity by participating in the NARIT Public Night, stargazing every Saturday night. Includes other special activities to collect points online. and redeem Limited Edition souvenirs (souvenirs depend on each redemption point). https://www.facebook.com/NARITPage …….
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