Geminid Meteor Shower at the Stonehenge of Thailand

[Lite Beer]

Geminid Meteor Shower at the Stonehenge of Thailand



Venue: Mor Hin Khao, Phu Laen Kha National Park in Chaiyaphum

Geminid-Meteor-Shower-at-Mo-Hin-Khao-2Be mesmerised by one of the finest meteors showers, the Geminid, with perhaps 50 to 100 meteors per hour visible at the peak, at the Mor Hin Khao in Chaiyaphum.

Mor Hin Khao, which literally means “Hills of White Rocks”, is a plateau of large stone formation that has been compared to England’s Stonehenge: though they are the result of long-term geological shifts over millions of years rather than the work of men. The main feature is five massive sandstone formations, towering over 12 meters high, which give a resemblance to the Stonehenge.

Mor Hin Khao is one of the most popular locations in Thailand for a sighting experience in the moonlight, and stargazing of beautiful starlit sky, and the spectacular Geminid meteor shower that occurs every December.

In 2014, the best period for stargazing of the Geminid meteor shower above the spectacular Mor Hin Khao is during 14-15 December.

For more information, contact:
Tourism Authority of Thailand Nakhon Ratchasima Office
Tel: +66 (0) 4421 3030
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: www.facebook.com/tat.korat

--TAT News 2014-12-13

[canuckamuck]

Gee I was hoping to watch them at my place. They must have paid a lot for the exclusive.

[12DrinkMore]

Gee I was hoping to watch them at my place. They must have paid a lot for the exclusive.

I believe that TAT has claimed world viewing rights and is advertising "Meteor Viewing: Only in Thailand".

Thailand is now the hub of meteor showers.

Price 20 Baht Thai.

800 Baht Aliens, spacecraft parking 400 Baht.

[ThaiFelix]

Is this visible anywhere else?

[Mudcrab]

Is this visible anywhere else?

my vote for post of the year!!

[canuckamuck]

Is this visible anywhere else?

No Felix, I am sorry but it isn't.

[12DrinkMore]

Is this visible anywhere else?

Yes, anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

In Thailand look a little bit North of East

Gemini rises about 20:30 and will be almost overhead at 01:00 in the morning.

[TSF]

"In 2014, the best period for stargazing of the Geminid meteor shower above the spectacular Mor Hin Khao is during 14-15 December."

I'll be in Vientiane tomorrow so I hope to watch this above the spectacular Bor Pen Yang rooftop bar.

[ripstanley]

Is this visible anywhere else?

my vote for post of the year!!

Thanks Mudcrub I loved your comment. It has to be for a certain category

[Mudcrab]

Is this visible anywhere else?

Yes, anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

In Thailand look a little bit North of East

Gemini rises about 20:30 and will be almost overhead at 01:00 in the morning.

But I'm a Pisces?

What time should I get up to see it?

[ThaiFelix]

Is this visible anywhere else?

Yes, anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

In Thailand look a little bit North of East

Gemini rises about 20:30 and will be almost overhead at 01:00 in the morning.

Thank you 12Drinkmore, its nice to get a rare, uncritical, straightforward answer from a TV member. Many thanks again

[DekDaeng]

Is this visible anywhere else?

Yes, anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

In Thailand look a little bit North of East

Gemini rises about 20:30 and will be almost overhead at 01:00 in the morning.

But I'm a Pisces?

What time should I get up to see it?

Sorry, it's only for Geminis.

Back to bed.

[ThaiFelix]

Is this visible anywhere else?

Yes, anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

In Thailand look a little bit North of East

Gemini rises about 20:30 and will be almost overhead at 01:00 in the morning.

But I'm a Pisces?

What time should I get up to see it?

I doubt from your comments that you are capable of telling the time....when the big hand is.........oh never mind, have another drink.

[timmyp]

Stonehenge? I thought they were talking about over by Don Mueang airport

[HooHaa]

"In 2014, the best period for stargazing of the Geminid meteor shower above the spectacular Mor Hin Khao is during 14-15 December."

I'll be in Vientiane tomorrow so I hope to watch this above the spectacular Bor Pen Yang rooftop bar.

spectacular?

[Mudcrab]

Is this visible anywhere else?

Yes, anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

In Thailand look a little bit North of East

Gemini rises about 20:30 and will be almost overhead at 01:00 in the morning.

But I'm a Pisces?

What time should I get up to see it?

I doubt from your comments that you are capable of telling the time....when the big hand is.........oh never mind, have another drink.

Thanks for the kind thoughts Felix........will do ....your shout??

[laislica]

Is this visible anywhere else?

Yes, anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

In Thailand look a little bit North of East

Gemini rises about 20:30 and will be almost overhead at 01:00 in the morning.

But I'm a Pisces?

What time should I get up to see it?

Yesterday LOL

[TSF]

"In 2014, the best period for stargazing of the Geminid meteor shower above the spectacular Mor Hin Khao is during 14-15 December."

I'll be in Vientiane tomorrow so I hope to watch this above the spectacular Bor Pen Yang rooftop bar.

spectacular?

Well after a dozen Beer Lao it starts looking spectacular to me..but I was really just taking the mickey out of the TAT with their "spectacular Mor Hin Khao"

[Guest]

Any organisation which is making people to be interested about astronomy and sciences in general deserves a

[Chao Lao Beach]

I thought that Ms Thaksin Gov paid a compay a lot of money to remove these?

What is the up date ?

Comparing natural erosion of sandstone to stone hedge, <deleted> ?

Stonehenge? I thought they were talking about over by Don Mueang airport

[Guitar God]

I heard on the radio that the show for the evening of 14 Dec was sold out so they added four more dates.

[kevin2852]

Given the angle, it should be quite good viewing this year, from about 9:30 Pm but, the average rock is only about 2 Kg so they will not be spectacular fire trails and so will depend on cloud cover which tends to damp down the sightings a bit. Still, will be there unless the entertainment tax on rock is too high

[TomYumpoochai]

Well ill be.... we just happen to be in a national park 30km from there this morning on our way back from up north so i guess ive found something to while away this evening.....and now to find something to while away the day....

[billd766]

Is this visible anywhere else?

Yes, anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

In Thailand look a little bit North of East

Gemini rises about 20:30 and will be almost overhead at 01:00 in the morning.

But I'm a Pisces?

What time should I get up to see it?

I am Gemini and I DEMAND that it be moved the Mae Wong and only Geminians (is that a real word) be permitted to see it.

If I cannot have my way I shall go to the government and demand a subsidy for something.

[kevin2852]

Hey Billd, Yes, there is a subsidy that has been announced, certain people will qualify for subsidised accommodation in the new psychiatric hospital in Phitsanulok province

[Costas2008]

Is there a special time for Greeks to watch it?

I would be very much interested

[canuckamuck]

I went out and saw some already. Was only outside for about 20 minutes. I saw 10 or so, My daughter saw a bunch too.

[Ricardo]

Saw a couple from Chiang Mai, do I have to pay the National Park entry-fee ?

[canuckamuck]

You do now! You should have kept quiet about it.

[German Viking]

Is this visible anywhere else?

Yes, anywhere in the northern hemisphere.

In Thailand look a little bit North of East

Gemini rises about 20:30 and will be almost overhead at 01:00 in the morning.

But I'm a Pisces?

What time should I get up to see it?

Sorry, it's only for Geminis.

Back to bed.

Holy smoke that's for me.