Saturday 26 November 2022, 7:40 p.m.
On November 26, 2022, reporters from Prachin Buri Province reported that be informed by Public relations and corporate communications 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. Prepare to look at the surface and ice pole of Mars through 4 telescopes in Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla for free! no cost or watch the live broadcast of the phenomenon via https://www.facebook.com/NARITpage
Mr. Suparerk Khaehanon, director of the Astronomy Academic and Communication Service Center, Dr. Dr. revealed that on December 1, 2022, Mars will orbit in the closest position to Earth. It is about 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 a magnification of 100 times or more, details of the surface can be seen. Including ice poles on Mars clearly, so throughout the month of December is a good time to observe Mars very well.
Because the orbit of Mars is quite oval. and is very close to the world Compared to the other outer planets, as a result, Mars is opposite the Sun. It will not be the closest Mars day 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 at 4 main observation points: Sirindhorn Astronomical Park, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province and the Observatory in honor of His Majesty the King’s 7th cycle, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, Songkhla time 18:00 22:00 Free! no cost And watch the live broadcast of the phenomenon of Mars near Earth via NARIT Facebook Live via www.facebook.com/NARITPage.
In addition, it also cooperates with 560 schools in the network to distribute astronomy learning opportunities across the country. set up telescope and organized activities to observe the phenomenon this time as well Those interested can check An observation point near your home at https://bit.ly/MemberList-NARIT-DobsonianTelescope2022