News and Announcements

The National Astronomical Research Institute (Public Organization) (NARIT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI), has revealed that the Thai National Telescope (TNO) with a diameter of 2.4 meters

High-mass stars are 8 or more times more massive than the Sun. They act like atomic factories to generate many of the necessary building blocks for life in the universe and they alter the appearance and evolution of galaxies.

For decades, we have been searching for intelligent life beyond Earth by pointing radio receivers and telescopes into the sky. The mere existence of the Earth, a rocky planet within the habitable zone of the Sun

On the 18th December 2024, the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), hosted the opening ceremony for the Regional Observatory for the Public in Khon Kaen. Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn kindly presided over the event and officially opened the observatory. This auspicious occasion marked the establishment of Thailand’s fourth full-service regional public observatory, reflecting the country’s dedication to promoting astronomy and science for everyone.

But as we concluded, our journey does not end. As we in the Southeast Asia move forward, we will carry on with us all the lessons, activities, friends and connections we made along the way. We will bring those with us to improve how we interact with our people back home.

The 2024 ODE Outreach Prize is awarded to Saran Poshyachinda for his vision and passionate leadership in creating a world-leading outreach