A new observatory near Bangkok has been secretly welcoming visitors for two years, but it only officially opened on February 2, 2018.

This small site houses three buildings: a science exhibition, a planetarium, and an observatory, all within easy walking distance.

Science Exhibition

A small exhibition with a decent amount of interactive elements.

Light and plastic lenses can be arranged in various ways.

The innermost room contains a spacesuit, allowing you to stick your head in for a photo opportunity.

The auntie couldn't help but run towards the dog, but the resulting image was too frightening. For my own safety, I must keep it to myself.

Planetarium

A dome-shaped cinema that projects captivating astronomical films.

The event was so popular that the organizers had to open two extra rounds. The venue was air-conditioned and the temperature was just right.

Upon purchasing an admission ticket, visitors will receive a document and a stargazing map. Staff will provide instructions on how to use the map before the movie begins.

The walkway around the building features an exhibition with dim lighting, suggesting a lack of maintenance.

At certain points, liquid dripped down from the ceiling. Looking up, one could see a large hole in the ceiling.

Fortunately, no aliens appeared, and the liquid was just ordinary air conditioning water.

The staff called out loudly when it was time for the screening.

Those who enter first can choose their seats first. It takes a little time to learn how to stargaze.

The film then began to play, narrating a series of events in chronological order, starting with the Sun, followed by Mercury, and then Venus.

Wait, why is the sun blue? Take a guess. The answer is below.

And then it's the world's turn.

"Is our world beautiful?" the mother beside me whispered to the little boy.

The woman spoke again after a moment of silence, "Take good care of it, okay?"

The sentence you provided is in Thai. Here is the translation in English:

"Wow, this sentence really brought tears to my eyes. Great job, Mom!"

The Observatory

On Saturday night, there will be a real stargazing activity with telescopes, which will definitely have at least 3 small telescopes available.

However, if you are lucky and the weather permits, the massive telescope in the dome will be open for you to gaze into the vast expanse of the cosmos.

The humidity was too high on the day we went, so it ended up sleeping in the dome.

However, the secret is that the highlights of this place are not all that has been mentioned.

However, it is an artificial grass slope with the perfect incline, waiting for you to slide down according to the law of gravity.

Summary

Like

Located just 1.30 hours from Bangkok.

The planetarium and stargazing activities are interesting.

Dislike

Please remove your shoes before entering the building.

The exhibition hall is a bit small.

Others

There are no shops within the observatory grounds, but there is a local convenience store nearby.

Information

Coordinates 13.5935129 101.2561577

Opening Hours

• Closed on Mondays
• Planetarium: Tuesday - Friday, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
• Planetarium: Saturday - Sunday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
• Every Saturday, Planetarium shows at 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM and stargazing activities from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• **However, on the day we visited, there were many visitors. The staff opened the planetarium for two additional sessions: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM and 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM.**

Admission Fees:

• Planetarium: Children 30 Baht, Adults 50 Baht, Free entry for seniors over 60 years old.
• Stargazing Activities and Exhibitions: Free entry.

Answer

This is an image of the solar wind emitted by the Sun.