Lite Beer Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Geminid Meteor Shower at the Stonehenge of ThailandVenue: Mor Hin Khao, Phu Laen Kha National Park in ChaiyaphumGeminid-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 OfficeTel: +66 (0) 4421 3030Email: [email protected]Facebook: www.facebook.com/tat.korat --TAT News 2014-12-13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted December 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 Gee I was hoping to watch them at my place. They must have paid a lot for the exclusive. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 12DrinkMore Posted December 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 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. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiFelix Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Is this visible anywhere else? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mudcrab Posted December 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 Is this visible anywhere else? my vote for post of the year!! 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Is this visible anywhere else? No Felix, I am sorry but it isn't. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSF Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 "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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mudcrab Posted December 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 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? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaiFelix Posted December 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 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 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DekDaeng Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiFelix Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post timmyp Posted December 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 Stonehenge? I thought they were talking about over by Don Mueang airport 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 "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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudcrab Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 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?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laislica Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSF Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 "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" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Any organisation which is making people to be interested about astronomy and sciences in general deserves a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chao Lao Beach Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) 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 Edited December 13, 2014 by Chao Lao Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guitar God Posted December 13, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted December 13, 2014 I heard on the radio that the show for the evening of 14 Dec was sold out so they added four more dates. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin2852 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomYumpoochai Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 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. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin2852 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costas2008 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Is there a special time for Greeks to watch it? I would be very much interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Saw a couple from Chiang Mai, do I have to pay the National Park entry-fee ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 You do now! You should have kept quiet about it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
German Viking Posted December 16, 2014 Share Posted December 16, 2014 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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