Saturday, 26 November 2022, 7:40 pm
On November 26, 2022, reporters from Prachin Buri Province reported that it was informed by Public relations and corporate communication of National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Dr.Dr.), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Wor. ) invites you to keep an eye on “Mars near the Earth” on December 1, 2022, appearing bright orange-red all night until dawn. Get ready to look at the surface and ice poles of Mars through 4 telescopes in Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla for free! no cost or watch a live broadcast of the phenomenon via https://www.facebook.com/NARITpage
Mr Suparerk Khaehanon, director of the Center for Academic Services and Astronomy Communication, revealed Dr. Dr., that on December 1, 2022, the planet Mars will rotate in the closest position to the Earth. It is approximately 81.5 million kilometers from Earth and will orbit in a position opposite the Sun on December 8, 2022 (the Sun, Earth and Mars will be aligned in the same line). After sunset, Mars appears very bright in the east, orange-red and prominent in the night sky. until dawn If viewed through a 10-inch telescope with 100 times magnification or more, surface detail can be seen. Including ice poles on Mars clearly, so throughout December is a good time to observe Mars very well.
Because the orbit of Mars is quite oval. and very close to the world Compared to the other outer planets, as a result, Mars is opposite the Sun. This will not be the closest Mars comes 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.
DR prepares to organize observation activities “Mars Near Earth” invites you to look at the surface and ice poles of the Red Planet in 4 main observation points: Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and the Observatory in honor of 7 His Majesty the King’s circle, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla time 18:00 22:00 Free! no cost Watch the live broadcast of the near-Earth Mars phenomenon via NARIT Facebook Live via www.facebook.com/NARITPage.
In addition, it also collaborates with 560 schools in the network to distribute astronomy learning opportunities throughout the country. telescope installation and organized activities to observe the phenomenon this time also Those interested can check Observation point near your home at https://bit.ly/MemberList-NARIT-DobsonianTelescope2022
