webfact Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thais invited to watch comet Lovejoy next weekBy Digital ContentBANGKOK, Jan 25 -- The National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) is inviting the public to observe the comet Lovejoy with its glowing green tail on January 30 before it leaves on its 8,000 year journeyNARIT Deputy Director Dr Saran Poshyachinda revealed that the public would be able to witness another astronomical phenomenon at the end of this month, as the comet Lovejoy, C/2014 Q2, would make its closest approach to our Sun on January 30 for the last leg of its journey near the earth.He said the comet had already sailed past its closest to the earth, at around 70 million kilometres away, on January 7.Dr Saran said the comet with its magnificent green tail would appear on the right of the Taurus constellation near the Pleiades star cluster on the evening of January 30.He said the public would be able to see the comet passing through the sky with naked eyes in a dark location with clear sky.A telescope would help to provide better vision and the interested public should start to look for the comet in the sky towards the East, starting at 7 pm, Thailand's time.The comet Lovejoy was discovered by an Australian amateur astronomer, Terry Lovejoy in August of 2014 and was the fifth comet that he has detected since 2011. (MCOT online news)-- TNA 2015-01-25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted January 25, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Would be nice if farangs were invited too. We can pay double. Edited January 25, 2015 by canuckamuck 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMA_FARANG Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) He said the public would be able to see the comet passing through the sky with naked eyes in a dark location with clear sky. --------------------- And exactly where would such a viewpoint be located if you happen to live on the 6th floor of a building only 100 meters away from an "entertainment and shopping" area in Bangkok? On most clear nights, I'm lucky to be able to even see the moon from my room due to the lights outside. Not to mention the condo buildings all around me. Edited January 25, 2015 by IMA_FARANG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post apetley Posted January 25, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2015 He said the public would be able to see the comet passing through the sky with naked eyes in a dark location with clear sky. ---------------------And exactly where would such a viewpoint be located if you happen to live on the 6th floor of a building only 100 meters away from an "entertainment and shopping" area in Bangkok? On most clear nights, I'm lucky to be able to even see the moon from my room due to the lights outside. Not to mention the condo buildings all around me. You're one of the ones who will have to buy the DVD. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) He said the public would be able to see the comet passing through the sky with naked eyes in a dark location with clear sky. ---------------------And exactly where would such a viewpoint be located if you happen to live on the 6th floor of a building only 100 meters away from an "entertainment and shopping" area in Bangkok? On most clear nights, I'm lucky to be able to even see the moon from my room due to the lights outside. Not to mention the condo buildings all around me. You're one of the ones who will have to buy the DVD. I myself saw the DVD, and can reveal the ending ... ... the comet doesn't get blown-up by Bruce Willis' American or Bruce Lee's Chinese expeditions, makes a clean getaway, and lives happily ever after in Dubai ! Edited January 25, 2015 by Ricardo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binjalin Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 is it a fake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualbiker Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 He said the public would be able to see the comet passing through the sky with naked eyes in a dark location with clear sky. ---------------------And exactly where would such a viewpoint be located if you happen to live on the 6th floor of a building only 100 meters away from an "entertainment and shopping" area in Bangkok? On most clear nights, I'm lucky to be able to even see the moon from my room due to the lights outside. Not to mention the condo buildings all around me. You have legs I presume .. use them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted January 25, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2015 Would be nice if farangs were invited too. We can pay double.This is a gift from dear leader to Thai's, farangs can get thier own comet. The comet Lovejoy was discovered by an Australian amateur astronomer, Terry Lovejoy. So not a Thai comet anyway. Good old Aussies. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Would be nice if farangs were invited too. We can pay double. As a Canadian do you not feel that you are indeed a member of the public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Had to look twice at the the title "Thais invited to watch comet Lovejoy next week" I swore the was Lovelace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falangjim Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Would be nice if farangs were invited too. We can pay double. As a Canadian do you not feel that you are indeed a member of the public? What is double of free, anyway? Stop moaning and walk outside to watch it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Haggis Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Dr Saran said the comet with its magnificent green tail would appear on the right of the Taurus constellation near the Pleiades star cluster on the evening of January 3 Seriously, you think most Thai's know where these stars, constellations and clusters are? Dr. Saran seems to have forgot to tell Thai's that you will also need Bino's http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-comet-lovejoy-asteroid-california-20150122-story.html Edited January 25, 2015 by Fat Haggis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canuckamuck Posted January 25, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Would be nice if farangs were invited too. We can pay double. As a Canadian do you not feel that you are indeed a member of the public? What is double of free, anyway? Stop moaning and walk outside to watch it. Just a wee joke about the headline girls, don't get your panties in a bunch. Edited January 25, 2015 by canuckamuck 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sviss Geez Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Dr Saran said the comet with its magnificent green tail would appear on the right of the Taurus constellation near the Pleiades star cluster on the evening of January 3 Seriously, you think most Thai's know where these stars, constellations and clusters are? Dr. Saran seems to have forgot to tell Thai's that you will also need Bino's http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-comet-lovejoy-asteroid-california-20150122-story.html Most foreigners wouldn't know where to look either. He did say to look towards the east from about 7pm and that binoculars would help, or words to that effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 How and where to see it - earthsky.org 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingdoc Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 It is just possible to see Lovejoy with the naked eye, but far better with binos. Hurry, though! It won't reappear for another 8,000 years, and even the best Anti-aging systems yet produced, aren't that good ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis7 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Would love to see it if I can. It will be an unique opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wombat6 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Would be nice if farangs were invited too. We can pay double.This is a gift from dear leader to Thai's, farangs can get thier own comet. This is already an Australian Comet ( sort of)... the Thais can waste their money on postage sending thank you cards for the invite. The rest of the world can watch it free without an invitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wombat6 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Would love to see it if I can. It will be an unique opportunity. All you have to do then is finding someone to tell who cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 The last meteor shower was well worth viewing for some Thais in our family. Fortunately upcountry it does take a long trip to find dark skys. Just have to beware of the snakes and whatever crawls through the night out in the sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Is this a Government sponsored Comet,for the happiness of the Thai people. regards Worgeordie 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurwait Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 The western repeats on thai tv just get worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabothai Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 the average Thai: arai, tinai !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokay Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 When I show my Thai friends Google Sky app, it blows their minds. Not a single one of them, even the most educated of the bunch, knows hardly anything about the universe. I often have to explain to them that "falling stars" are not really stars, and that our sun, a star, is just one of trillions in the universe, and that all the visible stars in the sky are suns like ours, but larger. But I always lose them when I try to explain the speed of light and how many millions / billions of years the light from some of those stars have traveled so that we can see them. All things most westerners have known since grade school, but they just can't comprehend. It boggles the mind how little most of them know. It's sad really. These are things that should be taught to them as children, and it really doesn't take long to do so. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alwyn Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 For the Brits that can't be arsed to go out in a field to watch Lovejoy.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Dr Saran said the comet with its magnificent green tail would appear on the right of the Taurus constellation near the Pleiades star cluster on the evening of January 3 Seriously, you think most Thai's know where these stars, constellations and clusters are? Dr. Saran seems to have forgot to tell Thai's that you will also need Bino's http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-comet-lovejoy-asteroid-california-20150122-story.html Its not just Thais that are likely a bit hazy about celestial bodies Haggis! I am okay with the pole star and Orion's Belt, the rest no chance. Last time I tried to navigate by the stars bastard thing landed at Bristol Airport just as I was getting the hang of it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBadGeordie Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I have every intention of sitting in the house and refusing to look as I have not been invited. I shall of course send my son out to look, but only with one eye. I am sure he will report back with 50% of the information, but that is the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rakman Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 When I show my Thai friends Google Sky app, it blows their minds. Not a single one of them, even the most educated of the bunch, knows hardly anything about the universe. I often have to explain to them that "falling stars" are not really stars, and that our sun, a star, is just one of trillions in the universe, and that all the visible stars in the sky are suns like ours, but larger. But I always lose them when I try to explain the speed of light and how many millions / billions of years the light from some of those stars have traveled so that we can see them. All things most westerners have known since grade school, but they just can't comprehend. It boggles the mind how little most of them know. It's sad really. These are things that should be taught to them as children, and it really doesn't take long to do so. Wow.. what a buzz-kill to Thai supremacy of the universe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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