We invite you to vote for Thai names for exoplanets for the year 2022, elevating Thai’s status as one of the universes.
National Institute of Astronomical Research (Public Organization) (Public Organization) (Public Organization) The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Public Organization) invites Thais to vote for their favorite Thai name for exoplanets. presented at the International Astronomical Union Emphasizes Thainess as one of the Universes Vote since
Now – Dec 2, 2022
Dr. Supachai Aviphan, a professional researcher The Exoplanet Research Group and Biological Astrophysics said that, according to the SDR, the organization of the activity “Calling Thailand for Exoplanets in the Solar System Year 2022”, giving Thais the opportunity to name Thailand for exo-solar planet GJ 3470b as part of the NameExoWorlds 2022 activity is organized by the International Astronomical Union, which is a nationwide member.GJ 3470b is the first exoplanet that Thai astronomers have studied through the national 2.4-meter telescope at the National Observatory. In Doi Inthanon, in the Chom Thong district of Chiang Mai province, the event was also held to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Observatory in 2023.
Sor. Sor. called on Thais to name the exoplanet GJ 3470b and parent star GJ 3470 through online channels in October 2022, with students, teachers and the general public.
She participated in the nominations of more than 340 Thai names, so the expert jury considered the selection of a couple of names of the parent star – the exoplanet. who have full qualifications according to the specified criteria, the number of 2 names for Thais
Take part in the selection of your favorite Thai names
1) Kaewkosin – Phailinsiam
The concept of naming: in ancient beliefs The stars that shine in the sky are the jewels that decorate the skies. In heaven, Indra is the supreme ruler of the angels with the magic glass. Therefore, the parent star “Kaew Kosin” is called in other words, Rattanakosin is the era in which this star was discovered. and the satellite stars are Rattanachart blue
namely “Sapphire Siam” whose names rhyme like “Kaew Kosin” and “Pailin Siam”
2) Thabthimthai – Phailinlom
Naming Concept: Stars are like the jewels of the sky and Nopparat or Noppakao has long been an auspicious gem in Thai society. Therefore, I want the names of the Thai gems to be engraved in the sky as the names of the two stars in this system, which is composed of “Thai rubies” from the Siamese rubies, the king of ancient gems. Its red color represents the parent star GJ 3470, which is a red dwarf, while “Sapphire Surround” is the name of the planet. This is because the sapphire has the same blue color as GJ 3470 b and orbits “surrounded” around its parent star.
Therefore invite people to vote Thai names for exoplanets propose to the International Astronomical Union for approval and further formally announced Vote your name on https://bit.ly/NomeExoWorldTH2022- Vote with a chance to win a ticket to see the planetarium under the supervision of the National Institute of Astronomical Research (Public Body) 10 awards, 2 places each, from today – 2 December 2022
