On December 1, 2022, reporters reported that National Astronomical Research Institute Has revealed information that today “Mars” will orbit in the position closest to the Earth. About 81.5 million kilometers from Earth, then orbiting in a position opposite the sun on December 8, 2022 (the sun, earth and Mars are aligned in the same line) during that period. After sunset, Mars appears very bright in the east, orange-red and prominent in the sky through the night until dawn.
If viewed through a 10-inch telescope with a magnification of 100 times or more, details of the surface can be seen. Including ice poles on Mars clearly, so throughout the month of December is a good time to observe Mars very well.
Because the orbit of Mars is quite oval. and is very close to the world Compared to the other outer planets, as a result, on Mars the day is opposite the Sun. It will not be the closest Mars day to Earth. Unlike Saturn and Jupiter, Mars comes closest to Earth every 2 years and 2 months and comes closest to Earth every 15 – 17 years.
However, Facebook “NARIT, National Astronomical Research Institute” has revealed photos of Mars. which was also taken on November 27, 2022telescopeThe size of the camera is 0.4 meters. At the Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Songkhla, we can see the ice cap covering the north pole. Including white clouds covering the east (left) of Mars clearly. And this is a good opportunity to see the surface details, especially the volcano Olympus. A volcano that is more than 22 kilometers (centre) clearly visible.
as well as inviting those who are interested Participate in observation activities “Mars near Earth” on December 1, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 4 main observation points.