At 05.30 today (28 September 2022) National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (Public Organization) (Public Organization) Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Public Organization) reveals a picture of “Jupiter” The closest orbit to Earth in 59 years, recorded through a telescope with a diameter of 0.4 meters at the observatory in the Chaloem Phrakiat 7th Cycle Birthday Anniversary, Songkhla.
This is a good opportunity to observe Jupiter in this apparent period. Bright in the east in the early evening can be clearly observed with the naked eye all night until dawn
Mr. Suparerk Krihanon, Director of the Academic Service Center for Academic Affairs, SDR said that the phenomenon “Jupiter Near Earth” On September 27, 2022, it is the closest orbit to Earth in 59 years since October 1963. It is about 591 million kilometers from Earth.
On such days Jupiter can be observed from sunset 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 observational activity atmosphere “Jupiter Near Earth” At the main observation point at Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, the sky is in the heart. since the sun goes down Jupiter appears to be clearly visible in the east. can be seen clearly with the naked eye
but when looking through a telescope, bands of clouds and4 full moons namely Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto clearly While the observatory in honor of the seventh cycle of the royal birthday, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla, the weather is unfavorable, cloudy, therefore unable to observe.
after this “Jupiter” It will remain visible in the night sky until approximately February 2023 and will approach Earth next on November 3, 2023.
In addition, in late 2022, there will be a number of interesting astronomical phenomena, such as the total lunar eclipse on November 8, Mars near-Earth on December 1, and the Geminid meteor shower on December 14. You can follow more interesting astronomical phenomena on Facebook. National Astronomical Research Institute
News by Manit Sanubboon, Prachinburi Province