Phu Laen Kha National Park, in the north-eastern province of Chaiyaphum, has passed the “Dark Sky Park” assessment of the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT), paving the way for it to be registered as a new star gazing and eco-tourism destination.

 

The chief of the national park said that the park scored 92 out of 100 and is now waiting to be registered by NARIT.

 

A Dark Sky Park is defined as a land possessing an exceptional and distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specially protected for its scientific, natural, educational and cultural heritage and for public enjoyment.

 

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Bangkok wajnts to be next.

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A Dark Sky Park is defined as a land possessing an exceptional and distinguished quality of starry nights and a nocturnal environment that is specially protected for its scientific, natural, educational and cultural heritage and for public enjoyment.

Nocturnal enjoyment... wink wink.

Yeah, total natural enjoyment.

"Let's fire a laser off into the sky'

Yes Richard, a green laser is used to point out which star the telescope is looking at.

   Other colors do not beam as good into the night sky. There now you know something that you did not know.

     I am glad that there are still a few places in Thailand that are dark sky sites.

Can't wait to see the type of lamp posts erected to guide you to this site.

Light pollution  in Thailand is appalling. I live in a village, and still cannot see most of the stars. Udon Thani city is a few miles away, and always pointless looking at the sky at night in the city - lucky if you can see the moon!