The night of December 14, invites Sleep and count the Geminid meteor shower” Huai Lan Reservoir, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai Province
National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Dr.), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (WHA) invites Sleep and count the Geminids meteor shower on the night of November 14 in the Dark Sky Conservation Area at Huai Lan Reservoir, On Tai Sub-district, San Kamphaeng District. Chiang Mai Province See interesting celestial objects such as Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, galaxies, nebula, and star clusters, etc., through a variety of telescopes.
Mr. Suparerk Kruehanon, director of the Astronomical Academic and Communication Service Center, DR., said that DR. together with the On Tai Subdistrict Municipality. San Kamphaeng District Chiang Mai Province Organize activities to observe the Geminids meteor shower phenomenon “To fight the cold wind Sleep and count the Geminid meteor shower.” On the night of December 14, 2022, use the area around Huai Lan Reservoir that is quite dark. without disturbing light It is ideal for observing meteor showers. There were interesting astronomy activities at the event, including an introductory lecture on stargazing. Introducing celestial objects and winter constellations. Introducing techniques for photographing meteor showers. View celestial objects through a telescope. And sleep counting the meteor shower, etc., starting from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM. https://bit.ly/NARIT-Geminids-2022 For more information, call 088-5477834.
For those who wish to stay overnight The On Tai community provides homestay accommodation services. Ask for details at 064-7466377 / 084-9147111 and the tent yard. (Forest Office) Tel. 083-7142654
Those interested in participating in activities in other regions can participate at Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory for the 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary in Suranaree University of Technology, Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Tel. 086-4291489 and the Chaloem Phrakiat Observatory for the 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary Chachoengsao Province free) Tel. 084-0882264
Mr. Suparerk added that Those who are interested in watching the Geminids meteor shower phenomenon this time can be observed with the naked eye in all regions of the country You don’t need to look through a telescope. Should choose a place where the sky is completely dark without disturbing lights recommended to sleep Because the meteor shower spread across the sky For the Geminid meteor shower, the highlight is The meteor’s speed isn’t that great. In addition, the fall rate is quite high, so it is easy to observe. can be seen in all directions This is a good opportunity to watch the meteor shower.
Geminids meteor shower phenomenon Or the meteor shower of the twin stars Usually occurs during the 4-20 December of every year. There is a center scattered around the Twin Stars. This year, astronomers predict a maximum precipitation on the night of December 14, 2022, regarding 150 moons per hour. That night, the Binary constellation will appear from the eastern horizon at regarding 8:00 p.m. It can be observed until regarding 11:00 p.m. After this time, the meteor shower can still be seen. But there will be the moonlight on the 6th day of the waning moon
The Geminid meteor shower is caused by Earth moving through a stream of rock and dust left behind by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon as it passes through the inner solar system. when the world travels through that path Earth’s gravity pulls dust and rock into the atmosphere to burn. a flash of light Sometimes a large fireball is called a Fireball.
