สถาบันวิจัยดาราศาสตร์แห่งชาติ (องค์การมหาชน)

"Unveiling Celestial Wonders: Connecting the Skies from the Ping to the Loire" Exhibition Captivates Chiang Mai

Date: July 7, 2023

Venue: Alliance Française de Chiang Maï

An extraordinary exhibition titled "Unveiling Celestial Wonders: Connecting the Skies from the Ping to the Loire" has enthralled visitors in Chiang Mai. Held at the Alliance Française de Chiang Maï, this collaborative endeavor between the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) and the Embassy of France in Thailand, supported by the Franco-Thai Year of Innovation 2023, invites guests to embark on a captivating journey through the cosmos.

Eclipsed Wonder in Timor-Leste

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or NARIT under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI) has recently disseminated images of the "total solar eclipse" that occurred on April 20, 2023, in Com, Timor-Leste. The release of these images allows observers to witness several significant phenomena, including Bailey's beads, the diamond ring effect, the corona layer, Earthshine, and solar flare.

Summer School 2023 in Radio Astronomy and Technology with the 40m Thai National Radio Telescope

The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) would like to invite the applicants to join the Summer School 2023 in Radio Astronomy and Technology with the 40m Thai National Radio Telescope, which will be held from May 31 to June 2, 2023, at Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Universe.Human.Intelligence - The Exhibition for Curious Minds

Sirindhorn AstroPark

Chiang Mai- Thailand

March 11, 2023

Thailand's scientific community is buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated exhibition, Universe.Human.Intelligence., officially opened its doors at the Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark. From March 12 to April 16 2023, visitors will have the opportunity to explore some of humanity's most profound questions in an interactive and engaging manner.

Business Expedition Space

Princess Sirindhorn AstroPark,

Chiang Mai, Thailand

3 March 2023

The French Embassy in Thailand led an expedition of companies from France in the space and astronomy industry to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) on 3 March 2023 following its successful first stop at Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency or GISTDA in Sriracha, Chonburi on 2 March 2023. The meeting aimed to foster collaborations between the two countries in space and astronomy, with the goal of creating a sound space and astronomy ecosystem in both nations.

Thai-China Relations towards the Next Decades of Excellence

8-13 February 2023

Beijing, the People’s Republic of China

The Ministry of Education Science Research and Innovation (MHESI), Dr. Anek Laothamatas, has made an official visit to Beijing, PRC to strengthen the bilateral collaboration between the two countries in science, technology and innovation.

The first Malaysian startup in astronomy and space education-Apadilangit visits NARIT

9-11 February 2023

Chiang Mai, Thailand

Dr. Saran Poshyachinda, Executive Director of NARIT was visited by Mr Hafez Murtza, CEO of Apadilangit. This meeting was the third one in a series of meetings that started in Da Nang, Vietnam, and continued at the Global Malaysia Astronomers Convention (GMAC) in Kuala Lumpur. Apadilangit is a astronomy and space education startup that is currently based in Malaysia.

SEAAN Meeting 2023 "Archaeoastronomy in the Modern Era" - Khmer Rendezvous

Siem Reap, Cambodia - The Southeast Asia Astronomy Network (SEAAN) is holding its annual meeting on the theme of "Archaeoastronomy in the Modern Era" from February 1-3, 2023. The conference organised by the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Public Organization) or NARIT in conjunction with Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), is held in the city of Siem Reap, Cambodia, bringing together leading researchers, academics, and industry experts from Southeast Asia and beyond to discuss the latest developments in the field and in other areas of astronomy and astrophysics as well.

Global Malaysian astronomers convene in KL as NARIT shares its achievement

16 Jan 2023, National Science Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Dr. Saran Poshyachinda, NARIT Executive Director delivers his first talk in 2023 at the Global Malaysian Astronomers Convention (GMAC) 2023. The talk is part of the meeting’s plenary session where prominent figures in the field of astronomy and astrophysics giving their thoughts how to drive forward the development of astronomy in Malaysia. Various plenary speakers voice their views based on their experiences and perspectives to encourage the already existing and strong community to come up with a concrete plan for tangible progress of the discipline and related sciences, especially where there are other associated aspects of development whilst accelerating the buildup of astronomy, such as technology development and human capacity building.

Prof.Tom Marsh and ULTRASPEC for TNO (Thai National Observatory)

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that NARIT says farewell to our much respected and beloved colleague, Prof. Thomas Marsh.

NARIT researcher discovered the first ever quadruple asteroid system

A researcher from the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) discovered the third moon orbiting the asteroid 130 Elektra within the asteroid belt. This marks the first time ever that a third moon was discovered to be orbiting around an asteroid, making 130 Elektra the first quadruple asteroid system ever known.

“NARIT mechanizes Sino-Thai cooperation on STI and Astronomy.”

On November 24, 2021, Prof. Dr. Anek Laothamatas - Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation welcomed H.E. Mr. Han Zhiqiang – Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Thailand, who assumed his post earlier in September 2021, for a courtesy visit at MHESI. The two parties stressed the significance of bilateral ties on Science, Technology and Innovation in different aspects and missions.

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