CHACHOENGSAO, 4th February 2018 (NNT) – The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) has opened a new observatory in Chachoengsao province - the second observatory in Thailand providing local people outside of Bangkok with full astronomical services.

NARIT's Director Saran Poshyachinda said his institute has recently opened a new public observatory in Wang Yen sub-district in the eastern province. It is the second public observatory in Thailand providing academic services related to astronomy to the general public outside of the capital city.

The opening ceremony of the observatory was presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on February 2nd, 2018. The observatory in Chachoengsao also houses exhibition on astronomy with interactive activities, including 14 virtual learning zones, 6 telescope bases, and modern observation equipment, he said.

The NARIT director added that the observation also features outdoor learning exhibitions such as the model of the solar system, Stonehenge replica, a sundial, and an outdoor stargazing field. The observatory hosts NARIT Public Night activity every Saturday from 6 p.m. through 10 p.m.

The observatory opens every Tuesday to Sunday, excluding public holidays. The admission to exhibitions is free of charge. The admission to the full dome motion planetarium is 30 baht per person for students and 50 baht for adult.

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