Jupiter is closest to Earth in 59 years, showing off over Chiang Mai’s sky.
National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Public Organization) (Public Organization) Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (TSU) reveals the image of “Jupiter closest to Earth in 59 years” recorded through a telescope with a diameter of 0.4 meters at the Observatory in the Chaloem Phrakiat 7 Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Songkhla. This is a good opportunity to observe Jupiter during this period. It appears bright in the east in the early evening and can be seen clearly with the naked eye. all night until dawn
Mr. Suparerk Krihanon, director of the Academic Service Center for Astrophysics, SDR. said that the phenomenon “Jupiter is the closest to Earth in the year” on September 27, 2022 is considered the closest orbit to Earth in 59 years since October. 1963, the distance from Earth is regarding 591 million km. On that day, Jupiter can be observed since the sun goes down. until dawn If you look through a telescope Size 4 inches in diameter, magnified from 30 times or more, can see a band of clouds on Jupiter. and the four moons clearly Saturn also appears brightly next to Jupiter to the west.
For the atmosphere of Jupiter observation activity near Earth at the main observation point at the Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, the sky is good. since the sun goes down Jupiter appears to be clearly visible in the east. can be seen clearly with the naked eye When looking through the telescope, the band of clouds and all 4 moons, namely Io, Europa, Ganymede Callisto, can be clearly seen. The residents of Chiang Mai and nearby areas are actively participating in the activity. While the observatory in honor of the seventh cycle of the royal birthday, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla, the weather is not favorable. It’s cloudy and can’t be observed.
After this, Jupiter will remain visible in the night sky until approximately February 2023.
and will come closer to Earth on November 3, 2023. In addition, at the end of 2022, there are many astronomical phenomena to follow, such as a total lunar eclipse on November 8, Mars approaching Earth on December 1, and Geminid meteor shower on December 14
comment