Tag: NARIT
Experts urge calm after meteorite fell in Phitsanulok
BANGKOK – The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) has indicated that the recent falling of a meteorite in Phitsanulok province was nothing...
NARIT says mysterious object is meteoroid
The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) says a mysterious object that fell and pierced through the roof tiles of a house in...
Mars will be closest to Earth from 22-31 May
BANGKOK - The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) invites the public to see Mars close approach to Earth from 22 - 31...
Geminids Meteor Showers brought 240 stars per hour
BANGKOK, 15 December 2015 –The Geminids Meteor Showers have gained nationwide interest, with the highest shower rate being counted at 240 stars per hour. ...
Green fireball spotted in Thailand’s skies was a meteor
BANGKOK – The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) has indicated that the bright green light heading southwest seen in the sky in...
Meteorite landed on Thai soil is the biggest of its kind...
BANGKOK, 16 September 2015 - The latest report of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) confirmed the fireball which streaked across the Thai...
Thailand witnesses total lunar eclipse
Locally, clouds shorten viewing time Thailand last week was witness to a rare celestial treat: the year’s first total eclipse of the moon. Dr. Saran...
Total lunar eclipse to take place on 16 Jun
BANGKOK, 7 June 2011 – The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) under the supervision of the Ministry of Science and Technology...
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