This night, December 14, invites you to watch the “Geminids Meteor Shower”.

This night, December 14, invites you to watch the “Geminids Meteor Shower” and pin 3 main points to watch the stars with Dr.

National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Dr.) Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Wor.) revealed that on the night of December 14, 2022, there was a phenomenon “Geminid Meteor Shower” began to be observed from about 20:00 onwards. Up to 150 drops per hour can be seen with the naked eye in all regions of Thailand in complete darkness Preparing to organize observations in the Dark Sky Conservation Area at Huai Lan Reservoir, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai Province, and the Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7 Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Nakhon Ratchasima and Chachoengsao.

Mr. Suparerk Khaehanon, director of the Astronomical Academic and Communication Service Center, DR., revealed that between 4-20 December of every year. It’s during the phenomenon. “Geminids Meteor Shower” or the twin meteor shower There is a center scattered around the Twin Stars. For this year, astronomers are forecasting a maximum precipitation on the night of December 14, 2022, about 150 moons per hour. That night, the Binary constellation will appear from the eastern horizon at about 8:00 p.m. It can be observed until about 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 night disturbing, so it’s not suitable for watching the meteor shower.

Geminids meteor shower phenomenon It was formed by Earth cutting through a stream of rock and dust left behind by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon as it passed 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.
Mr. Suparerk added that For those who are interested in watching the meteor shower phenomenon, should choose a place where the sky is completely dark without disturbing lights. noticeable to the naked eye You don’t need to look through a telescope. 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.

DR. prepares to organize observation activities “Geminids Meteor Shower” on the night of December 14, 2022 from 17:00 to 23:00, inviting interested parties to watch the Geminids meteor shower at 3 main observation points: Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima and Chachoengsao.
• Chiang Mai: Dr.Dor. together with On Tai Subdistrict Municipality, San Kamphaeng District, organized an activity “Surfing wind, chilling, counting stars, Geminid Meteor Shower” at Huai Lan Reservoir, On Tai Subdistrict, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai Province, around the area. Reservoir area is quite dark. without disturbing light It is ideal for observing meteor showers. At the event, there were interesting activities such as introductory stargazing. Including techniques for shooting meteor showers. View celestial objects through a telescope. and sleep counting the meteor shower Register online in advance at https://bit.ly/NARIT-Geminids-2022 For more information on activities, call 088-5477834. Homestay accommodation details (Southern community) Tel. [phone] Details of the tent yard (Forest Office) 083-7142654
• Nakhon Ratchasima : Observatory Chaloem Phrakiat 7 Cycles, Nakhon Ratchasima, inside Suranaree University of Technology, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province Tel. [phone]
• Chachoengsao : Observatory Chaloem Phrakiat 7th cycle Chachoengsao Wang Yen Subdistrict, Plaeng Yao District, Chachoengsao Province Tel. [phone]

For the Observatory Chaloem Phrakiat 7 Cycles Songkhla Birthday, activities cannot be held due to the monsoon season.